grudge

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈgrʌdʒ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/grʌdʒ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(gruj)

Inflections of 'grudge' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
grudges
v 3rd person singular
grudging
v pres p
grudged
v past
grudged
v past p

Collocations for "grudge"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "grudge" in context.

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grudge

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. [holds, has, bears] a grudge
  2. has always [held] a grudge (over, against)
  3. really knows how to hold a grudge!
  4. can really hold a grudge!
  5. how long are you going to hold this grudge?
  6. has held a grudge her entire life
  7. made his grudge [visible, clear]
  8. holds a grudge against her [former employer, rival candidate]
  9. a [personal, professional] grudge
v
  1. grudge [the loss, an inch, the expense]
  2. grudge his [good fortune, indulgence, absence, luck]
  3. grude him his [good fortune]
  4. grudge him for his [success, achievements, ability]
  5. [don't, would] grudge her for not [understanding, coming, wanting]
  6. grudge [every, all, every single]
  7. grudge every [minute, moment, time]
n as adj
  1. a grudge match between
'grudge' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bear - harbor - nurse

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