begrudge

verb
UK: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
US: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

  1. To feel unhappy about someone having something because you think you should have it instead.

    1. I begrudge him his success, he doesn't deserve it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She seemed to begrudge him the attention he was getting from his boss. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give or allow something to someone unwillingly or resentfully.

    1. I begrudge paying so much for such poor service. [ ] [ ]
    2. They begrudge every penny they have to spend on their children's education. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

envy resent grudge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "begrudge" in English means: To feel unhappy about someone having something because you think you should have it instead., To give or allow something to someone unwillingly or resentfully..

The phonetic transcription of "begrudge" is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ in British English and /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "begrudge": envy, resent, grudge.

Example usage of "begrudge": "I begrudge him his success, he doesn't deserve it.". More examples on the page.