verb
begrudge
bih-GRUHJ/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
To resent what someone else has or enjoys.
The young man begrudges the older man his award.
Etymology
With be- attached to a verb meaning “murmur” or “find fault,” begrudge meant to grumble over something. Resentment of other people’s good fortune is that dissatisfaction directed at what they have or receive.
In context
i don't begrudge the president of the united states getting the health care that he needs when he is seriously ill but i do very much resent the fact that we are the only major country on earth
More examples
- He begrudged every dollar spent on the repair.
- Nobody begrudges them a well-earned holiday.
- I am not begrudging your success; I want the same opportunity.
Forms
begrudge · begrudges · begrudged · begrudging