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Meaning of begrudge
to feel or show resentment or jealousy towards someone because they have something that you want
Etymology of begrudge
The word "begrudge" originated in the 14th century, from the Middle English word "begruden", which is a combination of "be-" (meaning "to be" or "to have") and "gruden" (meaning "to murmur" or "to complain")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of negative emotions, including envy, resentment, and jealousy
Synonyms
resent
envy
grudge
mind
dislike
oppose
object
resist
regret
lament
deplore
disapprove
frown
scorn
disdain
despise
loathe
abhor
detest
hate
dislike
begrime
sulk
pout
brood
mope
sicken
nauseate
repel
offend
affront
insult
slight
snub
rebuff
reject
refuse
deny
withhold
covet
crave
yearn
long
hanker
desire
want
wish
aspire
covet
grudge
rancor
malice
spite
ill will
animosity
animus
antipathy
aversion
distaste
Definitions
- To feel envious or resentful of something, especially a person's success or good fortune
- * To give or offer something unwillingly or reluctantly
Usage Examples
- I begrudge my neighbor's success, as I feel that I work just as hard
- * She begrudged her brother the attention he received from their parents
- * He begrudged the expense of the new car, but eventually decided it was worth it