Carrying a grudge is an expression used to describe someone who holds onto negative feelings towards another person for a long period of time. This can be seen in the crossword solutions SORE (4 letters), SPITE (5 letters) and RESENT (6 letters). SORE is defined as feeling physical or emotional pain, while SPITE is defined as a desire to hurt or annoy someone out of resentment or revenge. Resentment is defined as a feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, or person. All three words are indicative of someone who is carrying a grudge.