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Envy

/ˈɛnvi/

Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

📖 Definitions of "Envy"

noun
  1. 1

    Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

  2. 2

    An object of envious notice or feeling.

  3. 3

    Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.

  4. 4

    Emulation; rivalry.

verb
  1. 1

    To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.

  2. 2

    To have envious feelings (at).

  3. 3

    To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.

  4. 4

    To show malice or ill will; to rail.

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