Bear resentment toward someone for a long time; hold on to bitterness.
Examples:
- We don't know why Karl looks so angry; I think he's nursing a grudge against the family.
Origin: 'Nurse' in the sense of 'foster a feeling' dates from mid-1700s
Bear resentment toward someone for a long time; hold on to bitterness.
Examples:
Origin: 'Nurse' in the sense of 'foster a feeling' dates from mid-1700s