begrudges

present tense third-person singular of begrudge
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 7 Oct. 2025.

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