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mortal sin vs envy

envy vs mortal sin

mortal sin and envy both are nouns.

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

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

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