begrudge

Universal Words verb (often used in negative sentences) 1 to feel unhappy that sb has sth because you do not think that they deserve it: [VNN] You surely don't begrudge him his happiness. * [VN-ing] I don't begrudge her being so successful. 2 to feel unhappy about having to do, pay or give sth: [VN] I begrudge every second I spent trying to help him. * [V-ing] Many people begrudge paying so much money for a second-rate service.