envy — (n.) late 13c., from O.Fr. envie envy, jealousy, rivalry (10c.), from L. invidia envy, jealousy, from invidus envious, from invidere envy, earlier look at (with malice), cast an evil eye upon, from in upon (see IN (Cf. in ) (2)) + videre … Etymology dictionary
Jealousy in religion — Close RelationshipsJealousy in religion examines how the scriptures and teachings of various religions deal with the topic of jealousy. Religions may be compared and contrasted on how they deal with two issues: concepts of divine jealousy, and… … Wikipedia
jealousy — See envy, jealousy. See envy, jealousy … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
envy — See envy, covet, desire See envy, jealousy … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
Jealousy — typically refers to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that occur when a person believes a valued relationship is being threatened by a rival. This rival may or may not know that he or she is perceived as a threat.DefinitionParrott makes use… … Wikipedia
Envy — (also called invidiousness) may be defined as an emotion that occurs when a person lacks another’s superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it … Wikipedia
Jealousy — • Taken to be synonymous with envy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Jealousy Jealousy † … Catholic encyclopedia
envy — [en′vē] n. pl. envies [ME & OFr envie < L invidia < invidus, having hatred or ill will < invidere, to look askance at < in , in, upon + videre, to look: see WISE2] 1. a feeling of discontent and ill will because of another s… … English World dictionary
envy — [n] jealousy backbiting, coveting, covetousness, enviousness, evil eye*, green eyed monster*, grudge, grudging, grudgingness, hatred, heartburn, ill will, invidiousness, jaundiced eye*, lusting, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignity,… … New thesaurus
Envy — • Taken to be synonymous with jealousy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
