begrudge
English
Etymology
From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge. Compare also English begrouch.
Pronunciation
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Verb
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- To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
- To be reluctant
- To give reluctantly.
- 2011 September 13, Sam Lyon, “Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal”, in BBC[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.
Derived terms
Translations
to grudge over
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give reluctantly
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be envious or covetous