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envying

The correct spelling is envying.

How to pronounce envying

verb

Say it like: Eneei-ng

The correct spelling is envying. To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
  2. 2.To have envious feelings (at).
  3. 3.To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
  4. 4.To show malice or ill will; to rail.
  5. 5.To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.

noun

  1. 1.A feeling of envy.

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