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begrudge
verb be·grudge \bi-ˈgrəj, bē-\
: to think that someone does not deserve something : to regard (something) as not being earned or deserved
: to give or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way
Full Definition of BEGRUDGE
transitive verb
1
: to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure <begrudge money> <begrudged the weeks spent away from home>
2
: to look upon with disapproval <begrudge their rivals' success>
— be·grudg·er \-ˈgrə-jər\ noun
— be·grudg·ing·ly \-ˈgrə-jiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BEGRUDGE
14th century
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verb be·grudge \bi-ˈgrəj\
be·grudgedbe·grudg·ing
Definition of BEGRUDGE for Kids
: to give or allow reluctantly <He begrudged the time spent away from home.>
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