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begrudge Antonyms

Opposite of begrudge

Because the opposite of begrudge shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To envy someone the possession or enjoyment of something, or to feel dissatisfied that they have it.

Usage Example

"After all her years of tireless work, nobody could applaud her the promotion."

Strong
applaud
congratulate

• verb (Context 2)

To give, grant, or allow something reluctantly or with displeasure.

Usage Example

"He is so frugal that he seems to lavish every dollar spent on household repairs."

Strong
lavish
bestow

Similar words to begrudge

Words similar to begrudge shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

grudge
envy
resent
stint
covet
withhold
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• Nearby Words

beginner
beginning
begone
begrudge
begrudger
begrudging
begrudgingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Begrudge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/begrudge
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