envy - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• envy
• invidia

More generic

• deadly sin
• mortal sin

Noun

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

Synonyms

• enviousness
• envy

More generic

• bitterness
• gall
• rancor
• rancour
• resentment

More specific

• covetousness
• green-eyed monster
• jealousy
• penis envy

Verb

be envious of; set one's heart on

Synonyms

• begrudge
• envy

More generic

• desire
• want

More specific

• covet

Verb

feel envious towards; admire enviously

Synonyms

• envy

More generic

• admire
• look up to

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