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Definition of: grudge
(gruj) v. grudged, grudg·ing v.t.
1. To envy the possessions or good fortunes of (another).
2. To give or allow unwillingly and resentfully; begrudge.
—v.i.
3. Obs. To be envious or discontented; grumble.
—noun
1. Ill will cherished for some remembered wrong.
2. Reluctance; unwillingness. See synonyms under HATRED, PIQUE1. [<OF groucher. Cf. GROUCH]
—grudg′er noun
—grudg′ing·ly adverb
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