begrudged

[US]/bɪˈɡrʌdʒd/
[UK]/biˈɡrʌdʒd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to envy or resent someone for their possessions or achievements; to feel unwilling to give or allow something.
v (past participle).having felt envy, resentment, or unwillingness towards someone.

Phrases & Collocations

begrudge them nothing

begrudge his success

Example Sentences

she begrudged the time he spent with his friends.

he begrudged her success, feeling envious.

they begrudged the money spent on the party.

she never begrudged a helping hand to those in need.

he begrudged the effort required for the project.

they begrudged the attention she received.

she begrudged the praise he got from the boss.

he begrudged her the right to speak her mind.

they begrudged the time spent on trivial matters.

she begrudged the attention he paid to others.

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