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penis envy vs envy

envy vs penis envy

penis envy and envy both are nouns.

penis envy is not a verb while envy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penis envy Yes No No No
envy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, envy is a hypernym of penis envy; that is, envy is a word with a broader meaning than penis envy:
  • penis envy: (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
  • envy: a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
Other hypernyms of penis envy include enviousness.
penis envy (noun) envy (noun)
(psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity 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
penis envy (verb) envy (verb)
be envious of; set one's heart on
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Difference between penis envy and envy

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