envy (n.)

  1. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

    [ Syn: enviousness ]

  2. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)

    [ Syn: invidia ]

    envy (v.)

  1. feel envious towards; admire enviously

  2. be envious of; set ones heart on

    [ Syn: begrudge ]

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