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Definition of Begrudge
1. Verb. Be envious of; set one's heart on. "They begrudge them the money"
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Specialized synonyms: Covet
Derivative terms: Envy, Envy
2. Verb. Wish ill or allow unwillingly.
Definition of Begrudge
1. v. t. To grudge; to envy the possession of.
Definition of Begrudge
1. Verb. To be reluctant ¹
2. Verb. to give reluctantly. ¹
3. Verb. To be envious or covetous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Begrudge
1. to concede reluctantly [v -GRUDGED, -GRUDGING, -GRUDGES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Begrudge
Literary usage of Begrudge
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. "Brief Lives" by John Aubrey, Andrew Clark (1898)
"He answer'd me that he had tryed that way, and found it not so well ; for they
did begrudge what he spent that 'twas too much and went from them, ..."
2. Collection of Circulars and Pamphlets by Animal Rescue League and Other Humane Societies (1907)
"... and after these few weeks of peace and comfort, which I am sure no one could
begrudge them, we had them mercifully put to rest, in order to make room ..."
3. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"... from (or begrudge himself the satisfaction of) crying out (to halloo), though
he scarcely touched him. This phrase means more than this; it implies that ..."
4. The Cornhill Magazine by George Smith (1863)
"You need hardly have the candles before I go, and you need not begrudge my staying
... But, however, you shall begrudge it, or else make me very welcome. ..."
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