begrudge

Meaning

  1. To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
  2. To be reluctant.
  3. To give reluctantly.

Frequency

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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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