Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold-a-grudge
idiom
hōld-ə-grəjd
Definition
To maintain a persistent feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone due to a past wrong or grievance.
Examples
- Even after all these years, she still holds a grudge against him for that comment he made.
- If you keep holding a grudge, it will only hurt you in the end.
- It’s better to forgive and forget than to hold a grudge.
Meaning
It refers to the act of remembering and harboring negative feelings towards someone because of a perceived slight or injury they caused.
Synonyms
- bear a grudge
- hold resentment
- harbor ill will
