begrudges; begrudged; begrudging
1
: to think that someone does not deserve something
She's worked hard to get where she is. You shouldn't begrudge her the success she's earned.
After what he's been through, it's hard to begrudge him the money he has.
: to regard (something) as not being earned or deserved
You shouldn't begrudge her success.
2
: to give or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way
Many commuters begrudge every minute spent in traffic.
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“Begrudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/begrudge. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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