Grudge and Spleen

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

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

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

Spleen

Spleen noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.
Usage example: vented her spleen and felt much better for having done so

Grudge and spleen are semantically related in hate topic. Sometimes you can use "Grudge" instead a noun "Spleen".

Nearby Word: splenic

How words are described

good good grudge good spleen
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