Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb grudge

2 senses of grudge

Sense 1
stew, grudge -- (bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings)
       => resent -- (feel bitter or indignant about; "She resents being paid less than her co-workers")

Sense 2
grudge -- (accept or admit unwillingly)

Antonyms of adj grudging

2 senses of grudging

Sense 1
grudging -- (of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory")

INDIRECT (VIA unwilling) -> willing -- (disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers")

Sense 2
grudging, niggardly, scrimy -- (petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip")

INDIRECT (VIA stingy) -> generous -- (willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation")

Similarity of adj grudging

2 senses of grudging

Sense 1
grudging -- (of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory")
       => unwilling (vs. willing) -- (not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling assistant"; "unwilling to face facts")

Sense 2
grudging, niggardly, scrimy -- (petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip")
       => stingy (vs. generous), ungenerous -- (unwilling to spend; "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds")

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