Definition of envy

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Envy (n.) Emulation; rivalry.

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Envy :: Envy (v. t.) To feel envy at or towards; to be envious of; to have a feeling of uneasiness or mortification in regard to (any one), arising from the sight of another's excellence or good fortune and a longing to possess it..
Envy :: Envy (v. i.) To be filled with envious feelings; to regard anything with grudging and longing eyes; -- used especially with at.
Envy :: Envy (n.) Emulation; rivalry.
Envying :: Envying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Env.
Begrudge :: Begrudge (v. t.) To grudge; to envy the possession of.
Invidious :: Invidious (a.) Worthy of envy; desirable; enviable.
Envy :: Envy (n.) An object of envious notice or feeling.
Disturb :: Disturb (v. t.) To agitate the mind of; to deprive of tranquillity; to disquiet; to render uneasy; as, a person is disturbed by receiving an insult, or his mind is disturbed by envy..
Onde :: Onde (n.) Hatred; fury; envy.
Evil-eyed :: Evil-eyed (a.) Possessed of the supposed evil eye; also, looking with envy, jealousy, or bad design; malicious..
Invidious :: Invidious (a.) Likely to incur or produce ill will, or to provoke envy; hateful; as, invidious distinctions..
Brag :: Brag (v. i.) To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boast; -- often followed by of; as, to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money, or of the great things one intends to do..
Envy :: Envy (v. t.) To feel envy on account of; to have a feeling of grief or repining, with a longing to possess (some excellence or good fortune of another, or an equal good fortune, etc.); to look with grudging upon; to begrudge..
Envious :: Envious (a.) Inspiring envy.
Affection :: Affection (n.) Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency..
Envy :: Envy (n.) Chagrin, mortification, discontent, or uneasiness at the sight of another's excellence or good fortune, accompanied with some degree of hatred and a desire to possess equal advantages; malicious grudging; -- usually followed by of; as, they did this in envy of Caesar..
Envy :: Envy (v. t.) To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
Envy :: Envy (n.) Malice; ill will; spite.
Envy :: Envy (n.) Public odium; ill repute.
Emulation :: Emulation (n.) Jea/ous rivalry; envy; envious contention.
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