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invidia
2 English words descend from Latin
invidia
, most common first.
envy
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
Invidia
The Roman goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; often accompanied by the Furies/Dirae. She is the Roman counterpart of Nemesis.