begrudge v. + Add to list US //bɪˈɡɹədʒ// UK //bɪɡɹˈʌdʒ// be·grudge SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms envyresent Antonyms wishOriginMEbigrucchen→ENbegrudge From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge. Compare also English begrouch.