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
Kosinski is a pro at navigating standoffs and and begrudging friendships between guys.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 June 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
Wilson is, as always, Anderson’s ideal vessel, openhearted and phony all at once, impossible to begrudge.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
No one should begrudge Wayne for being contented on Tha Carter VI, secure in his reputation as one of the best to ever do it.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 June 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
Wilson is, as always, Anderson’s ideal vessel, openhearted and phony all at once, impossible to begrudge.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
No one should begrudge Wayne for being contented on Tha Carter VI, secure in his reputation as one of the best to ever do it.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudge
resent
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In the meantime, though, a new character is introduced, a rough-looking butcher with a motorbike and sidecar whose presence Andor’s mother seems to resent and accept in bafflingly equal measures.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rather than resent Sharapova’s competition, Williams grew to embrace it.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Begrudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudge. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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