grudge
intermediateB2/ɡrʌdʒ/ · grud-ge
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
Meanings
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
ایک مستقل برا محسوس کرنے کا احساس یا رنج جو ماضی کی توہین یا نقصان کا نتیجہ ہوتا ہے۔
کینہ
kinah
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bear a grudge
- hold a grudge
- grudge against someone
Example Sentences
She held a grudge against her colleague for years.
اس نے سالوں تک اپنے ساتھی کے خلاف کینہ رکھا۔
Us ne saalon tak apne sathi ke khilaf kinah rakha.
It's unhealthy to hold a grudge over minor issues.
چھوٹے مسائل پر کینہ رکھنا غیر صحت مند ہے۔
Chhote masail par kinah rakhna gher sehat mand hai.
He finally decided to let go of his grudge.
اس نے آخرکار اپنے کینہ کو چھوڑنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne aakhirkar apne kinah ko chhodne ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Grudge rhymes with 'judge', which you should not do when holding onto resentment.
Imagine two people glowering at each other, each holding a heavy, dark cloud (representing the grudge) above their heads.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی میں کینہ نہ رکھو، محبت سے سب کو جوڑو۔
Zindagi mein kinah na rakho, mohabbat se sab ko joro.
Do not hold grudges in life; connect everyone with love.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کینہ رکھنے والا کبھی خوش نہیں رہتا۔
Kinah rakhne wala kabhi khush nahi rehta.
A person who holds grudges can never be happy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "grudgian" — to bear a grudge, to hold in ill will
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Middle English features and has Old Norse roots.