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Definition |
harboring deep-seat resentment or
bitterness |
Examples |
1) I think he's been nursing a grudge against me ever since I put
him in jail.
2) She's been nursing a grudge against her boss for years, ever
since he passed her over for a promotion. |
Etymology |
The origin of the term "nursing a grudge"
is unclear. It combines the idea of compassionate care with lingering
resentment, as the word "nurse" typically refers to caring for someone. |
Synonyms |
bear a grudge, hold a grudge |
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