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begrudged

/ˈbɛɡrʌdʒd/ verb · British & US
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What does begrudged mean?

verb

past tense of begrudge, to feel or show reluctance to give or do something, often because it is felt to be a favor or an obligation.

Example

"She begrudged him the attention, but eventually warmed up to him."

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