1. (

• grudge ,
• score ,
• grievance

) a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score" ;

2. (

• grievance ,

) an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice ;

3. (

• grievance

) a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action ;