holds against
Blames them for
To hold something against someone is to let a past action damage your opinion of them or your willingness to help them: I know she lied to you, but don't hold it against her forever.
The phrase implies resentment that persists beyond what might be fair or useful.
Often appears in the negative: I won't hold it against you.
- blameAssign responsibility for wrongdoing
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- gripSecure manual hold
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