begrudge
Meaning
- To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
- To be reluctant.
- To give reluctantly.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge. Compare also English begrouch.
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