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begrudge

verb

be·​grudge bi-ˈgrəj How to pronounce begrudge (audio)
bē-
begrudged; begrudging; begrudges

transitive verb

1
: to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
begrudge money
begrudged the weeks spent away from home
2
: to look upon with disapproval or envy
begrudge their rivals' success
begrudger noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

She's worked hard to get where she is. You shouldn't begrudge her the success she's earned. After what he's been through, it's hard to begrudge him the money he has. You shouldn't begrudge her success. Many commuters begrudge every minute spent in traffic.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English begrucchen, from be- be- + grucchen, gruggen "to murmur, grudge entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of begrudge was in the 14th century

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