begrudge

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA: /bɪˈɡɹʌdʒ/, X-SAMPA: /bI"grVdZ/

Verb

begrudge (third-person singular simple present begrudges, present participle begrudging, simple past and past participle begrudged)

To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
To be reluctant
To give reluctantly.
- 2011 September 13, Sam Lyon, “Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal”, BBC:
  A defeat would have been harsh on the Gunners, especially after an improved rearguard action in the second half, but few could begrudge the German side a point from a match they dominated for long spells.