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GRUDGING

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Petty or reluctant in giving or spending

Example:

a niggardly tip

Synonyms:

grudging; niggardly; scrimy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

stingy; ungenerous (unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of especially an attitude

Example:

grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unwilling (not disposed or inclined toward)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb grudge

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