Grudge
/ɡrʌdʒ/noun
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
Did you know?The word 'grudge' is linked to the concept of holding onto past injuries, much like ancient warriors who carried grudges into battle, invoking curses upon their enemies.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
grucge
“To murmur or complain, reflecting the bitterness of unhealed wounds.”
Old French
Old French
gruchier
“To murmur or grumble, indicating a sense of lingering dissatisfaction.”
Late Latin
Latin
grucia
“A grumble or complaint, often reflecting a deeper personal grievance.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
grudō
“A sense of anger or resentment, often tied to personal slights.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ger-
“To cry out or shout, suggesting an emotional outburst tied to disputes.”