invidia

/ɪnˈvɪdiə/
noun
  1. A feeling of envy or jealousy; the Latin word for envy, sometimes used in English in literary or psychological contexts.
    • Invidia crept into her heart when she saw her friend's success.
    • The myth of the evil eye is often linked to the concept of invidia.
    • In ancient poetry, invidia is portrayed as a destructive force.
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