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
Hans Niemann excepted, few seemed to begrudge him.
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
While Republicans have the slimmest of majorities, there is a begrudging recognition that anything of substance will almost certainly require Democratic votes, as some Republicans are expected to never fall in line, no matter the stakes or consequences.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Who can begrudge the legislators who hoped to put Smith Island on the map?
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
The Republican field hated DeSantis An initial begrudging respect for DeSantis quickly faded once the campaign got underway.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
While Republicans have the slimmest of majorities, there is a begrudging recognition that anything of substance will almost certainly require Democratic votes, as some Republicans are expected to never fall in line, no matter the stakes or consequences.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Who can begrudge the legislators who hoped to put Smith Island on the map?
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
The Republican field hated DeSantis An initial begrudging respect for DeSantis quickly faded once the campaign got underway.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudge
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Viv takes part in a counseling group but resents having to share her story about her husband’s illness when pressed to do so by another member, Janet (Omi, making a lasting impression in a small role).—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Communicate healthy expectations Demanding that your child earn certain grades and reach certain notable achievements can backfire: Your kid may grow to resent you, or become too much of a mentally unhealthy perfectionist, said Stixrud.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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