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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.

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.

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