Grudge and Peeve

Grudge

Grudge noun - A lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong.
Usage example: he's had a grudge against her ever since she snubbed him at the dance

Peeve and grudge are semantically related. in hard feelings topic. In some cases you can use "Peeve" instead a noun "Grudge".

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

Peeve

Peeve noun - Something that is a source of irritation.

Grudge and peeve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grudge" instead a noun "Peeve".

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved
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