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envy vs penis envy

penis envy vs envy

envy and penis envy both are nouns.

envy is a verb but penis envy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
envy Yes No Yes No
penis envy Yes No No No
As nouns, penis envy is a hyponym of envy; that is, penis envy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than envy:
  • envy: a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
  • penis envy: (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
Other hyponyms of envy include covetousness, green-eyed monster, jealousy.
envy (noun) penis envy (noun)
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
envy (verb) penis envy (verb)
be envious of; set one's heart on
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Difference between envy and penis envy

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