Definition of BEGRUDGE

begrudge

Meanings

Verb

  • be envious of; set one's heart on
  • wish ill or allow unwillingly
  • To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
  • To be reluctant.
  • To give reluctantly.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge. Compare also English begrouch.

Synonyms

envy, resent

Antonyms

wish

Scrabble Score: 13

begrudge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
begrudge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
begrudge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

begrudge is a valid Words With Friends word