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GRUDGES Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word grudges. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word grudges. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRUDGES

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animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

rancor
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

resentment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

vindictiveness
nounn
noun

• a malevolent desire for revenge

grievance
nounn
noun

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

• an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice

• a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

score
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

• a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages

• a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest

• a set of twenty members

• grounds

• the facts about an actual situation

• an amount due (as at a restaurant or bar)

• a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

• the act of scoring in a game or sport

• a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse

verb

• gain points in a game

• make small marks into the surface of

• make underscoring marks

• write a musical score for

• induce to have sex

• get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance

• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

stew
verb, nounv, n
noun

• agitation resulting from active worry

• food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables

verb

• be in a huff; be silent or sullen

• bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

• cook slowly and for a long time in liquid

Best Hypernyms For GRUDGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grudges, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bitterness gall rancor rancour resent resentment

Alternatives for ANIMOSITY

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