begrudge

be·grudge

Use begrudge in a sentence

verb

To begrudge is defined as wishing someone did not have something or that you do something that you don't want to do.

An example of begrudge is to resent that your friend won an award.
An example of begrudge is to reluctantly spend money on something.

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begrudge

transitive verb

-·grudged′, -·grudg′ing

to feel ill will or resentment at the possession or employment of (something) by another: to begrudge another's fortune
to give with ill will or reluctance: he begrudges them every cent
to regard with displeasure or disapproval

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begrudge

transitive verb

be·grudged, be·grudg·ing, be·grudg·es

To envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something): She begrudged him his youth.
To give or expend with reluctance: begrudged every penny spent.

Related Forms:

be·grudg′er
noun

be·grudg′ing·ly
adverb

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