grudger

Meanings

• noun

  A person who harbors resentment or bitter feelings towards someone or something.

  - "He's a grudger and holds a grudge against his former friend for years."
  - "Don't be a grudger; forgive and forget."

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Variants

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grudge , grudged , grudger , grudgers , grudges , grudging

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'griman,' meaning 'to grumble' or 'to mutter.'

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded grudge in history is believed to be between the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet,' which lasts for over 300 years.

2. Holding a grudge can have negative effects on both physical and mental health, including increased stress, anxiety, and even heart disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense, often in contrast to holding a grudge.

2. resentment: A deep-seated feeling of displeasure or indignation, often in response to a perceived wrong.

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Culture

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In literature and art, grudgers are often depicted as vengeful and vindictive characters, holding grudges against those who have wronged them.

How to Memorize "grudger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a heavy heart, constantly thinking about past wrongs.
   - Visualize a clenched fist, symbolizing the holding of a grudge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grudger' with the image of a grumpy old man.
   - Link the word to the feeling of bitterness or anger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'grudger' as 'Grumbling Resentment Underneath Grudgingly Everyday.'

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