Grudging

Grudging
Grudge Grudge (gr[u^]j), 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. [1913 Webster]

Tis not in thee To grudge my pleasures, to cut off my train. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

I have often heard the Presbyterians say, they did not grudge us our employments. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

They have grudged us contribution. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. To hold or harbor with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Perish they That grudge one thought against your majesty ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • grudging — grudging; un·grudging; …   English syllables

  • grudging — index disinclined, illiberal, jealous, malevolent, parsimonious, penurious, reluctant, resentful Burt …   Law dictionary

  • grudging — [[t]grʌ̱ʤɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A grudging feeling or action is felt or done very unwillingly. He even earned his opponents grudging respect... There seems to be a grudging acceptance of the situation. Syn: reluctant Derived words:… …   English dictionary

  • grudging — adjective Date: circa 1533 1. unwilling, reluctant 2. done, given, or allowed unwillingly, reluctantly, or sparingly < grudging compliance > • grudgingly adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • grudging — grudgingly, adv. /gruj ing/, adj. displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent. [1375 1425; late ME. See GRUDGE, ING2] * * * …   Universalium

  • grudging — adj. Grudging is used with these nouns: ↑acceptance, ↑admiration, ↑admission, ↑approval, ↑respect …   Collocations dictionary

  • grudging — grudg|ing [ grʌdʒıŋ ] adjective done in an unwilling way: I couldn t help feeling a grudging admiration for his achievements. ╾ grudg|ing|ly adverb …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • grudging — adjective done or given very unwillingly: He was looking at Nick with a certain grudging respect. grudgingly adverb: He grudgingly admitted that he d been wrong …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • grudging — UK [ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ] / US adjective done in an unwilling way I couldn t help feeling a grudging admiration for his thoroughness. Derived word: grudgingly adverb …   English dictionary

  • grudging — grudg•ing [[t]ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ[/t]] adj. displaying reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance[/ex] • Etymology: 1375–1425 grudg′ing•ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

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