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begrudge

beg·rudge

UK/bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ US/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ uncommon

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1.

be envious of; set one''s heart on

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2.

wish ill or allow unwillingly

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Origin

From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge. Compare also English begrouch.

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