grudge

• Ein anhaltendes Gefühl von Groll, Bitternis oder Feindseligkeit gegenüber jemandem, oft wegen eines erlittenen Unrechts oder einer früheren Kränkung.

A noun referring to a persistent feeling of resentment, ill will, or bitterness toward someone, often due to a past insult, injury, or wrong.

1. Persistent resentmentB2formal

   A feeling of anger or dislike towards someone because of a past wrong or insult.

   Groll

   • He still holds a grudge against his brother for the argument.
   • She bore a grudge for years after being passed over for promotion.
   • Letting go of a grudge can be very freeing.

   Synonymeanimosityantipathybad bloodbitternessenmityill willrancorresentmentspite

   Antonymeforgivenesspardon

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man jemandem etwas nicht gönnt oder nur widerwillig gibt, oft aus Neid, Missgunst oder Groll. Es kann auch bedeuten, jemandem etwas nachzutragen oder ihm eine Sache übel zu nehmen.

A verb used to express the act of being unwilling to give or allow something, often due to resentment or envy.

1. To be unwilling to give or allowB2formal

   To feel resentment or reluctance about giving or granting something.

   Missgönnen

   • He grudged every penny he spent on the repairs.
   • She grudged him his success.
   • They grudged the time they had to wait.

   Synonymebegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymeaccordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

   To harbor a feeling of ill will or resentment towards someone.

   Groll hegen

   • I don't grudge him his happiness.
   • She grudged her friend's promotion.
   • He grudged the fact that she was chosen over him.

   Synonymebegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymeforgivepardon