envy
/ˈɛnvi/
noun
- 1
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
- 2
An object of envious notice or feeling.
- 3
Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
- 4
Emulation; rivalry.
- 5
Public odium; ill repute.
verb
- 1
To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
- 2
To have envious feelings (at).
- 3
To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
- 4
To show malice or ill will; to rail.
- 5
To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
- 6
To hate.
- 7
To emulate.
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