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grudges

/ˈɡɹʌd͡ʒɪz/

grudges is the plural of grudge.

grudges is the third-person singular simple present indicative of grudge.

Meaning of grudge

Noun

grudge (plural grudges)

  1. (countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
    • to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone
    Synonyms:
    rancor, spite, resentment

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Words that rhyme with grudges

Questions about grudges

What is grudges the plural of?
Grudges is the plural of grudge.
How do you pronounce grudges?
Grudges is pronounced /ˈɡɹʌd͡ʒɪz/.

Words near grudges in the dictionary

  1. grudgements
  2. grudger
  3. grudgeries
  4. grudgers
  5. grudgery
  6. grudges
  7. grudgesome
  8. grudgier
  9. grudgiest
  10. grudginess
  11. grudging

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