to glare angrily; petty grudge
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to glare angrily; to scowl with rage
literaryLiterary term describing the act of glaring with fury, derived from the literal meaning of the eye's corners (canthi). Often appears in the phrase 睚眦之怨.
He has a volatile temper and glares at people hostilely at the slightest dissatisfaction.
Ancient texts often used 'yázi' to describe the appearance of people glaring when angry.
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The two have not associated with each other to this day because of old hostile glares.
noun
a trivial grudge; a petty grievance; a small hatred
literaryDerived from the literal meaning of 'a glare,' extended to mean the resentment caused by such a hostile look, and by further extension any trivial grudge. Very commonly used in the idiom 睚眦必报 (to seek revenge for every petty grievance).
He is narrow-minded and seeks revenge for every petty grievance.
I have never had the slightest grudge against him; why does he treat me like this?
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This is but a trivial grievance, not worth mentioning.
The two caused an irreconcilable ruckus because of an old petty grudge.