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envy vs mortal sin

mortal sin vs envy

envy and mortal sin both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
envy Yes No Yes No
mortal sin Yes No No No
As nouns, mortal sin is a hypernym of envy; that is, mortal 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)
  • mortal sin: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
Other hypernyms of envy include deadly sin.
envy (noun) mortal 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) mortal sin (verb)
be envious of; set one's heart on
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Difference between envy and mortal sin

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