Synonyms of begrudge

begrudge

verb

bi-ˈgrəj 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resent
• envy
• want
• covet
• desire
• crave
• wish (for)
• long (for)
• die (for)
• hunger (for)
• yearn (for)
• lust (for or after)
• yen (for)
• ache (for)
• hanker (for or after)
• itch (for)
• pant (after)
• thirst (for)
• jones (for)
• salivate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of begrudge

Fans and critics met her pivot with begrudging respect, thanks to the strength of the album’s melodies. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026

The team was on the precipice of the College Football Playoff, a feat the school had not done since the format’s inception in 2014. — Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026

Few who see this production will begrudge the play and its star a spot on that list. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026

Shitty roads, shitty hotel rooms, shitty food, shitty promoters who begrudged them shitty dressing rooms and shittier sound systems. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026