begrudge

• Verbo usado para expressar sentimento de inveja ou ressentimento em relação a alguém por possuir ou desfrutar de algo, ou para indicar que se dá algo de má vontade.

A verb used to express the act of feeling envy or resentment towards someone for having or enjoying something, or to give reluctantly.

1. To envy or covetC1formal

   To feel envious of someone's possession or achievement; to desire something that belongs to another.

   Invejar

   • She begrudged her colleague's promotion, feeling she deserved it more.
   • He begrudged his neighbor's new car, wishing he could afford one too.
   • They begrudged the team's victory, believing it was undeserved.

   Sinônimoscovetenvygrudgeresent

2. To give or allow unwillinglyC1formal

   To give or permit something reluctantly, often because of resentment or stinginess.

   Dar com má vontade

   • He begrudged every penny he spent on the repairs.
   • She begrudged him the time he took for his hobbies.
   • The manager begrudged the staff a day off, even during the holidays.

   Sinônimosgrudgestint

   Antônimosaccordallowgrant