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begrudge vs want

want vs begrudge

begrudge is not a noun while want is a noun.

begrudge and want both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
begrudge No No Yes No
want Yes No Yes No
As verbs, want is a hypernym of begrudge; that is, want is a word with a broader meaning than begrudge:
  • begrudge: be envious of; set one's heart on
  • want: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of begrudge include desire.
begrudge (noun) want (noun)
a specific feeling of desire
anything that is necessary but lacking
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
begrudge (verb) want (verb)
wish ill or allow unwillingly wish or demand the presence of
be envious of; set one's heart on have need of
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
be without, lack; be deficient in
Difference between begrudge and want

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