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begrudge vs desire

desire vs begrudge

begrudge is not a noun while desire is a noun.

begrudge and desire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
begrudge No No Yes No
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hypernym of begrudge; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than begrudge:
  • begrudge: be envious of; set one's heart on
  • desire: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of begrudge include want.
begrudge (noun) desire (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
begrudge (verb) desire (verb)
wish ill or allow unwillingly feel or have a desire for; want strongly
be envious of; set one's heart on express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between begrudge and desire

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