a feeling of ill will or resentment

to hold a grudge against a former opponent.

done, arranged, etc., in order to settle a grudge

The middleweight fight was said to be a grudge match.

to give or permit with reluctance; submit to unwillingly

The other team grudged us every point we scored.

to resent the good fortune of (another); begrudge.

Obsolete . to feel dissatisfaction or ill will.

noun

favor , forgiveness , good will

verb

favor , forgive

noun

animosity , animus , antipathy , aversion , bad blood * , bitterness , bone to pick , dislike , enmity , grievance , hate , hatred , ill will , injury , injustice , malevolence , malice , maliciousness , malignancy , peeve , pet peeve * , pique , rancor , resentment , spite , spitefulness , spleen , venom , envy , ill-will

verb

begrudge , be reluctant , be stingy , complain , covet , deny , envy , hold back , mind , pinch , refuse , resent , stint , animosity , bear , harbor , hatred , malice , pique , rancor , resentment , spite , spitefulness