be|grudg´ing|ly

be|grudg´ing|ly
be|grudge «bih GRUHJ», transitive verb, -grudged, -grudg|ing.
1. to give or allow (something) unwillingly; grudge: »

Most parents begrudge allowance spent wastefully. She is so stingy that she begrudges her dog a bone.

2. to envy (someone) the possession of: »

The neighbors begrudge us our swimming pool.

3. to grumble at; show dissatisfaction with.
be|grudg´ing|ly, adverb.

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