Definition of Grudging. Meaning of Grudging. Synonyms of Grudging
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Definition of Grudging
Grudging Grudge Grudge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grudger; p. pr. & vb. n.
Grudging.] [OE. grutchen, gruchen, grochen, to murmur,
grumble, OF. grochier, grouchier, grocier, groucier; cf.
Icel. krytja to murmur, krutr a murmur, or E. grunt.]
1. To look upon with desire to possess or to appropriate; to
envy (one) the possession of; to begrudge; to covet; to
give with reluctance; to desire to get back again; --
followed by the direct object only, or by both the direct
and indirect objects.
Tis not in thee To grudge my pleasures, to cut off
my train. --Shak.
I have often heard the Presbyterians say, they did
not grudge us our employments. --Swift.
They have grudged us contribution. --Shak.
2. To hold or harbor with malicioua disposition or purpose;
to cherish enviously. [Obs.]
Perish they That grudge one thought against your
majesty ! --Shak.
