The word "holding" is a verb in the sentence. It is the present participle form of the verb "hold" and is used to indicate an action that is happening in the present moment or continuously.
Bob has a grudge towards Jim because Jim slapped Bob with a Peanut Butter jar in the 5th grade.
She held a grudge against her coworker for taking credit for her idea.
The base word of grudgingly is grudge.
It has 1 syllable.
According to Dictionary.com: "Grudge: to give or permit with reluctance; submit to unwillingly. "The other team grudged us every point we scored." Or "To resent the good fortune of (another); begrudge." She begrudged the promotion that her friend received; actually, she was jealous of her friend."
Holding a grudge leads to physiological arousal that may be maintained over time.
Holding a grudge.
to hold a grudge = לשמור ×˜×™× ×” (lishmor tinah)
Drop the grudge and back away slowly. Your grudge is unworthy of further attention.
I hold a grudge against my dad for beating my mother.
That is the correct spelling of the noun "resentment" (bitterness, holding a grudge).
no... they are waste of life... honestly if its a big deal... then you should deal with it yourself with that person... instead of holding a grudge.. or better yet... get over it.
Bob has a grudge towards Jim because Jim slapped Bob with a Peanut Butter jar in the 5th grade.
That is the correct spelling of the word "vindictive" (revengeful, spiteful, from holding a grudge).
Holding a grudge is not healthy for your mental and emotional well-being. It is best to address the issue with the person involved and work towards resolving it rather than holding onto negative feelings indefinitely. Try to practice forgiveness and let go of the grudge for your own sake.
She held a grudge against her coworker for taking credit for her idea.
William Shakespeare.