begrudger


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be·grudge

 (bĭ-grŭj′)
tr.v. be·grudged, be·grudg·ing, be·grudg·es
1. To envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something): She begrudged him his youth.
2. To give or expend with reluctance: begrudged every penny spent.
be·grudg′er n.
be·grudg′ing·ly adv.
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begrudger

(bɪˈɡrʌdʒə)
n
a dissatisfied person
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