begrudge

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /bɪˈɡɹʌdʒ/

Verb

begrudge (third-person singular simple present begrudges, present participle begrudging, simple past and past participle begrudged)

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

     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.

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• buggered, debugger