begrudge
verb (used with object)
to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone).
begrudges
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present tense formof begrudge (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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You will be hard-pressed to find anyone who begrudges her absence from the celebrations; in more than seven decades of service, she has given so much.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2022
No one begrudges healthcare companies’ earning a fair profit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
“We all understand how imperative the men’s basketball tournament is to the structure of the N.C.A.A. — nobody begrudges that, we’re grateful for that,” she added.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2021
Of course, no one begrudges Ohio State employees a raise if their employer is so painlessly able to afford it.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 3, 2019
He begrudges the time spent in eating and sleeping.
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