Begrudge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Begrudge is a verb meaning To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
Meaning
To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
More Meanings
- To be reluctant.
- (usually with negative connotations) To give reluctantly.
Example Sentences
Okay, then, next time you go and leave me stay here. See if I begrudge you a little fun.
“Trial’ll probably be Monday. You can keep him one night, can’t you? I don’t think anybody in Maycomb’ll begrudge me a client, with times this hard.”
A defeat would have been harsh on the Gunners, especially after an improved rearguard action in the second half, but few could begrudge the German side a point from a match they dominated for long spells.
Word Forms
- begrudges
- begrudging
- begrudged
Synonyms for begrudge
Depending on context, synonyms include envy, resent.
Antonyms for begrudge
Common opposites include wish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resent, envy, overgorge, engorge, overhate, greed.
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