Approve
Approve verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.
Grudge
Grudge verb - Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings.
Common collocations
| game | approve game | grudge game |
Both words in one sentence
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Raphael, who hates cockroaches, doesn't approve, especially after one of them mutates and holds a grudge against one of Raphael's freak-outs.
Source: Literal Surveillance Bug - They may be dissuaded if the person they want to avenge did not approve of killing or was too nice to hold a grudge.
Source: Morality Chain Beyond the Grave
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