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to begrudge
01
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires
02
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
Example
I begrudged my neighbor's beautiful garden and wished I had the same green thumb.
He begrudges his neighbor's new car and wishes he could afford one like it.
We begrudged our colleague's vacation time and wished we could take a break from work too.
They begrudge their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked.
She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
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