begrudge
Pronunciations (2)
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/bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/
Pronunciation notes
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bɪˈɡɹʌdʒ
Verb
To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
To be reluctant.
To give reluctantly.
Usage- usually
- with negative connotations
- Examples
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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.”
More examples (1)
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.
Verb
be envious of; set one's heart on
- Synonyms
wish ill or allow unwillingly
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