grudge
noun
a feeling of ill will or resentment.
Example Sentences
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Even for a sport built around long-held grudges and territorial animosity, this matchup stands apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I do not stand here with hatred for a desire for revenge. I hold no grudges against Mr. Jackson,” Smith said in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Traditional martial arts competitions do not revolve around personal grudges or showboating, but testing one’s skill against a worthy opponent.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026
But he's also very loud and he does bear grudges: he will undoubtedly continue to swing punches at OpenAI and attempt to embarrass it from his social network X.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
“Has that curse on the Oracle helped you at all? Holding grudges is a fatal flaw. Bianca warned me about that, and she was right.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
