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
Nobody has begrudged Isak wanting a move to a bigger club with an immediate chance of more glory and money.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But one wonders if John ever begrudged his brother’s surpassing him as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Proponents of the nation’s lower-division terrain also speak of the Cosmos — arguably the most successful second-division team of the modern era, dominating the NASL from 2013 to 2017 — with a sort of begrudging respect, a lucrative Goliath that forcibly cast every opponent as that match’s David.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Directors Ramiel Petros and Nicholas Freeman valiantly attempt to unravel the tale of Tony Powell—with only begrudging help from its protagonist.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 June 2025
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But one wonders if John ever begrudged his brother’s surpassing him as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Proponents of the nation’s lower-division terrain also speak of the Cosmos — arguably the most successful second-division team of the modern era, dominating the NASL from 2013 to 2017 — with a sort of begrudging respect, a lucrative Goliath that forcibly cast every opponent as that match’s David.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Directors Ramiel Petros and Nicholas Freeman valiantly attempt to unravel the tale of Tony Powell—with only begrudging help from its protagonist.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudge
resent
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Resorting to an omnibus is now common, even though it is reviled by many rank-and-file lawmakers who resent being deprived of the ability to resist individual spending provisions without derailing the sole vehicle for averting a shutdown.—
Lazaro Gamio,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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When the fair’s bank account is unexpectedly drained, Gwen returns to discovers that her father, Johnny, is retiring and leaving the business 50-50 to Gwen and her sister, Kate, the fair’s longtime leading lady who resents Gwen’s presence.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Begrudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudge. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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