begrudge

be·grudge

transitive verb \bi-ˈgrəj, bē-\

Definition of BEGRUDGE

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

Examples of BEGRUDGE

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

First Known Use of BEGRUDGE

14th century

Related to BEGRUDGE

Synonyms

envy, resent

Related Words

ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) [slang], long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for); salivate

Rhymes with BEGRUDGE

adjudge, forejudge, misjudge, prejudge