begrudge
verb | /begrudge/
to envy someone the possession or enjoyment of something; to give reluctantly
begrudge
verb | /begrudge/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto envy someone the possession or enjoyment of something; to give reluctantly
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Examples
"I don't begrudge her success; she worked hard for it."
"He begrudged every minute she spent with new friends."
Mnemonic Trick
BEGRUDGE → BE + GRUDGE — hold a grudge against others' good fortune.
Etymology
From Old English begrēotan sense of envy/resentment.
Used for resentful reluctance or envy.
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