Grudge and Hatred

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Grudge noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Usage example: there's been a grudge between the two families for years

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Hatred is a synonym for grudge in resentment topic. In some cases you can use "Hatred" instead a noun "Grudge", when it comes to topics like animosity, hostility, malice, spite.

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

Hatred noun - A very strong dislike.

Usage example: a lifelong hatred of war that inspired him to join a peace movement

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Grudge is a synonym for hatred in animosity topic. You can use "Grudge" instead a noun "Hatred", if it concerns topics such as resentment, hostility, malice, spite.

special	special grudge	special hatred
particular	particular grudge	particular hatred
complete	complete grudge	complete hatred
deep	deep grudge	deep hatred
Other adjectives: petty, strong, actual, real, violent, severe, massive, extreme, intense, serious, bitter, irrational, deep-seated, personal, murderous, mutual, immense, growing, justified, psychotic, seething, obsessive, lifelong.

Despite her severe trust issues and Dark and Troubled Past, she holds no hatred or grudge against anyone and forgives people easily.

Source: Insane Forgiveness
Hypocrite: Queen Leah, Audrey's grandmother and Aurora's mother, still harbors a deep grudge and hatred at Maleficent for her actions.

Source: Film / Descendants
Their hatred stems from the negative environment they grew up in, and have no personal grudge against mankind.

Source: Irrational Hatred

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