begrudge

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be envious of; set one's heart on
  2. verb wish ill or allow unwillingly

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

envy

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