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ENVYING Synonyms

9 synonyms for envying. (exact relations)
11 hypernyms for envying. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for ENVYING

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grudging

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• of especially an attitude

• petty or reluctant in giving or spending

yearning

noun

n

noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

begrudging

adjective

adj

verb

• be envious of; set one's heart on

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

coveting

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

desiring

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

resenting

verb

v

verb

• feel bitter or indignant about

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

begrudge

verb

v

verb

• be envious of; set one's heart on

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

enviousness

noun

n

noun

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

invidia

noun

n

noun

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

Best Hypernyms For ENVYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for envying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for GRUDGING

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