as in to resent
to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages
I don't begrudge you your success—you earned it
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Recent Examples of begrudge
Others begrudge the collectors who sold while the market was hot and gained at their expense.
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 8 May 2025
These legislative actions poised Attorney General Rob Bonta to become a begrudging figurehead of the resistance.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
The shock of game four forced begrudging acceptance, especially with the horrific injury to Jayson Tatum.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The begrudging foster father, played by Pedro Pascal, was killed by newcomer Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in the second episode of the show’s second season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 8 May 2025
These legislative actions poised Attorney General Rob Bonta to become a begrudging figurehead of the resistance.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
The shock of game four forced begrudging acceptance, especially with the horrific injury to Jayson Tatum.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The begrudging foster father, played by Pedro Pascal, was killed by newcomer Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in the second episode of the show’s second season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudge
resent
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Butler had been a Panther himself, and had resented Pratt’s elevation as Los Angeles leader.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Many also seem to fear and resent the possibility that technological usage renders users into automatons, compelled by the addictive appeal of technology to click, tap, and watch, and yet again, Harry does not seem immune to this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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