begrudge
Translation
to begrudge, to envy, to resent
Examples
I don't begrudge you your happiness.
I don't begrudge you your happiness.
He begrudged every penny he had to spend.
He begrudged every penny he had to spend.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to envy (sb.) for (sth.) I don't begrudge him his success.
((sth.)) to give or spend (sth.) reluctantly He begrudged every penny he spent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: envy, resent; Antonyms: wish well, congratulate
Etymology
From 'be-' (intensive prefix) + Middle English 'grucchen' (to grumble). To grumble about something someone has.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'be a grudge'. To hold a grudge against someone for their good fortune.