begrudge

/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
verb
  1. To feel unhappy that someone has something because you think you deserve it more; to envy someone's possession or enjoyment of something.
    • They begrudge paying taxes even though they use public services.
    • He begrudged his brother the last piece of cake.
    • I don't begrudge her success; she worked hard for it.
  2. To give or allow something unwillingly or reluctantly.
    • The company begrudged the employees a small raise.
    • He begrudged the time it took to help his neighbor move.
    • She begrudged every minute she spent in traffic.
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