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Definition of “begrudge”

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begrudge (bɪˈɡrʌdʒPronunciation for begrudge) 

Definitions

verb (tr)

  1. to give, admit, or allow unwillingly or with a bad grace
  2. to envy (someone) the possession of (something)

Alternative Forms

beˈgrudgingly adverb

Synonyms

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= resent, envy, grudge, be jealous of be envious of be resentful of
= be bitter about object to, be angry about be pissed (off) about give reluctantly bear a grudge about be in a huff about give stingily have hard feelings about

Usage examples

  • After I spent all those years with your father, how can you begrudge me a little variety, Tarra?
    Anita Anderson, SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)
  • We don't begrudge him his contentedness OK, maybe a little but we don't really need to hear about it, either.
    Maxim (2005)
  • Certainly, none of his bosses in the commissioner's office would begrudge him that.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • The little fella has won trophies in knockout competitions and few would begrudge him a Championship medal as a retirement present.
    Sun, News of the World (2002)
  • Needless to say, there was no coming back from that sort of hammer-blow; but knowing Teddy, you could never begrudge him a win like that.
    Stafford, Tony, Little Black Racing Book (1994)

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All English words that begin with 'B'

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