begrudge

Etymology

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

verb

  1. To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
  2. To be reluctant.
  3. To give reluctantly.
    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. September 13, 2011, Sam Lyon, “Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal”, in BBC

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