bears a grudge
- resentfulFeeling lingering ill will
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- vengefulWanting to harm back
- spitePetty malicious intent
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
animosity · unforgiven · scorned · wronged · simmering · festering · brooding · seething · cold shoulder · payback · revenge · hostile · unforgiving · slighted · wounded · nursing · offended · betrayed
bears a grudgeforgives
Ceases to blame
lets go · forgives and forgets · pardons · absolves · makes peace