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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
Example
She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
They begrudge their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked.
02
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
Transitive: to begrudge doing sth
Example
She begrudged lending her favorite book to her sister, fearing it might get damaged.
The manager begrudged granting extra vacation days but conceded due to the circumstances.
