as in resents
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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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 -
Jeremiah still resents Conrad for pretending to help with the wedding while trying to sabotage it.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Begrudges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudges. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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