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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   An object of envious notice or feeling.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   Emulation; rivalry.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   Public odium; ill repute.

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To have envious feelings (at).

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.

9. Meaning 9 · verb

   To show malice or ill will; to rail.

10. Meaning 10 · verb

    To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.

11. Meaning 11 · verb

    To hate.

12. Meaning 12 · verb

    To emulate.

How this word is used

• Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “envy” when they mean: resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to.”
• Academic “Scholars may discuss “envy” carefully in formal writing.”
• Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “envy” in professional communication.”

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