grudge
Cross references: 1. malice 1. grudge \'gr*j\ \-in-le-\ vt [ME grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, fr. OF groucier,]of Gmc origin; akin to MHG grogezen to howl : to be unwilling to give or admit : BEGRUDGE - grudg.er n 2. grudge n : a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will