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grudges

/ˈɡɹʌdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to a past misdeed or mistreatment.

Examples :

"to have/hold/bear a grudge against someone"
mind attitude character emotion negative

Related Words

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compunction noun

/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/

A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

"Having forgotten to return Sarah's library book, I felt a slight compunction about it. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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unwilling adjective

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

Not willing; reluctant

"We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust."

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dissatisfied adjective

/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

"My brother was dissatisfied with his school report because he didn't get the marks he wanted. "

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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resentment noun

/ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/

A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.

"My brother's constant bragging about his good grades fueled my resentment. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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mistreatment noun

/ˌmɪstriːtmənt/ /ˌmɪstriːtmɪnt/

Cruel, abusive , bad, unfair, or thoughtless treatment of a person or animal (only rarely of an object or a machine; usually: mishandle).

"There were allegations of mistreatment at the prison."

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animosity noun

/æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

"The political debate created a lot of animosity between the two families, who used to be close friends. "