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ENVYING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word envying. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word envying. (close relations)
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grudging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of especially an attitude

• petty or reluctant in giving or spending

yearning
nounn
noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

begrudging
adjectiveadj
verb

• be envious of; set one's heart on

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

coveting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

desiring
verb, adjectivev, 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
verbv
verb

• feel bitter or indignant about

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

begrudge
verbv
verb

• be envious of; set one's heart on

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

enviousness
nounn
noun

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

invidia
nounn
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.
Words (8)
admire bitterness desire gall rancor rancour resentment want
Phrases (3)
deadly sinlook up tomortal sin

Alternatives for GRUDGING

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