begrudge

[ bih-gruhj ]

/ bɪˈgrʌdʒ /

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verb (used with object), be·grudged, be·grudg·ing.

to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone): She begrudged her friend the award.

to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow: She did not begrudge the money spent on her children's education.

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Origin of begrudge

First recorded in 1350–1400, begrudge is from the Middle English word bigrucchen. See be-, grudge

SYNONYMS FOR begrudge

1. See envy.

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Related formsbe·grudg·ing·ly, adverbun·be·grudged, adjective

Can be confusedbegrudge regret resent (see synonym study at regret)

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We can begrudge the new superpower, like we did in generations past with another Communist regime.
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The sage reader must not begrudge me these innocent little rhapsodies.
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"A satisfaction which I would not begrudge you, citizen," said Chauvelin dryly.
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I begrudge him, just a little, or just a good deal; but I will tell you a secret.
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British Dictionary definitions for begrudge

begrudge

/ (bɪˈɡrʌdʒ) /

verb (tr)

to give, admit, or allow unwillingly or with a bad grace

to envy (someone) the possession of (something)

Derived Formsbegrudgingly, adverb

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Word Origin and History for begrudge

begrudge

mid-14c., from be- + Middle English grucchen "to murmur" (see grudge). Related: Begrudged; begrudging; begrudgingly.

begrudge

verb (used with object), be·grudged, be·grudg·ing.

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