English / phrase
Bear a grudge
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to continue to feel anger, bitterness, or ill will toward someone for an extended period over a past grievance
In context
01
Rahim does not bear a grudge even when people criticize his work unfairly.
02
Bearing a grudge only harms the person carrying it, draining their emotional energy day after day.
Synonyms
Hold a grudge,harbor resentment,nurse bitterness
Antonyms
Forgive,let go,show goodwill
Collocations
Bear a grudge against someone,tend to bear a grudge,refuse to bear a grudge