bear a grudge

VERB

resent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dislike

STRONG

begrudge grudge

WEAK

be in a huff be insulted be offended by be put off by be rubbed wrong way be vexed feel bitter feel sore frown at get nose out of joint harbor a grudge have hard feelings object to take amiss take as an insult take exception take offense take umbrage

Antonyms

WEAK

be happy like love

Example Sentences

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They also bear a grudge for the 10 years of brutal Soviet occupation of that country from 1979-89.

From BBC

It is a waste of energy to bear a grudge.

From Salon

“I do bear a grudge,” he admits in one of the few moments he speaks.

From Washington Times

"When I won, they were impressed and didn't bear a grudge."

From BBC

Iain didn't bear a grudge - this was what happened in the absence of reliable information.

From BBC