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envy vs deadly sin

deadly sin vs envy

envy and deadly sin both are nouns.

envy is a verb but deadly sin is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
envy Yes No Yes No
deadly sin Yes No No No
As nouns, deadly sin is a hypernym of envy; that is, deadly sin is a word with a broader meaning than envy:
  • envy: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  • deadly sin: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
Other hypernyms of envy include mortal sin.
envy (noun) deadly sin (noun)
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
envy (verb) deadly sin (verb)
be envious of; set one's heart on
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Difference between envy and deadly sin

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