Grudge and Sanction

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Grudge verb - Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings.

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Sanction is an antonym for grudge in feel resentful topic.

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Grudge is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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