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envy
/ˈɛnvi/
noun
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
An object of envious notice or feeling.
Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
verb
To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
To have envious feelings (at).
To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
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