Definition begrudge in American English

begrudge verb

[transitive] verb

/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

to feel annoyed because someone has something that you want, and you think they do not deserve it

Example

No one could begrudge him the money - he's such a nice guy.

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envy begrudge covet

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to feel annoyed that you have to do something

Example

I begrudge paying so much just to park the car.

Synonyms and related words

lose your temper (with) see red lose it

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