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to begrudge
01
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires
Transitive: to begrudge someone else's qualities or possessions
Examples
She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
02
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
Transitive: to begrudge doing sth
Examples
She begrudged lending her favorite book to her sister, fearing it might get damaged.
