Main Entry: be·grudge

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈgrəj, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

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

— be·grudg·er \-ˈgrə-jər\ noun

— be·grudg·ing·ly \-ˈgrə-jiŋ-lē\ adverb