be stingy

VERB

begrudge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

envy

STRONG

covet grudge pinch resent stint

WEAK

be jealous be reluctant eat one's heart out

Antonyms

STRONG

be generous give

VERB

grudge

Synonyms

STRONG

begrudge complain covet deny envy mind pinch refuse resent stint

WEAK

be reluctant hold back

Antonyms

STRONG

allow approve be content be generous be happy give grant offer sanction

WEAK

favor forgive

VERB

stint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

scrimp

STRONG

begrudge confine define grudge limit penny-pinch pinch restrain save scrape spare squirrel stash withhold

WEAK

be frugal be parsimonious be sparing cut corners go easy on make ends meet roll back save for rainy day skimp on sock away tighten belt

Antonyms

STRONG

free let go release squander waste

WEAK

spend

Example Sentences

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That title, “Cobweb,” suggests only one, but why be stingy?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

It continued to be stingy on that end Saturday, as Oklahoma State shot 36.0% from the floor, 3 of 18 behind the arc.

From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021

Once you make it yourself, don’t be stingy by keeping it to yourself.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021

Any decision Dipoto makes must be cleared by his bosses, and now isn’t the time to be stingy or scared.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021

“And don’t be stingy with it. Believe me, you don’t want to feel any of this pain.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos