Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
begrudge
verb
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
Definition
To envy someone for having something or to resent someone’s success or enjoyment.
Examples
- He didn’t begrudge her the promotion; he knew she had worked hard for it.
- Many parents begrudge the time their children spend on video games.
Meaning
When you begrudge someone, you feel unhappy about their good fortune or do not want to give them something they deserve.
Synonyms
- envy
- resent
- grudge
- hate
- dislike
