Verb
- 1. stew, grudge, resent
- usage: bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
- 2. grudge
- usage: accept or admit unwillingly
Adjective
- 1. grudging, unwilling (vs. willing)
- usage: of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory"
- 2. grudging, niggardly, scrimy, stingy (vs. generous), ungenerous
- usage: petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip"
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