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Synonyms & Similar Words
desiring
longing
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Meaning of Coveting
The primary meaning of the word "Coveting" is to feel a strong desire for something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
Definitions
- To feel a strong desire for something, especially something that belongs to someone else
- * To wish for something, especially something that is considered wrong or immoral to want
- * To have a strong longing or craving for something
Etymology of Coveting
The word "Coveting" originates from the Old English word "cōfian" and the Old French word "coveitier", which are derived from the Latin word "cupere", meaning "to desire"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a strong desire for something, often with connotations of wrongdoing or immorality
Example Uses
- She had been coveting her neighbor's new car for months
- * He was coveting the attention of his crush, but she didn't seem to notice him
- * The company was coveting a major contract, but the competition was fierce
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disliking
disdaining
despising
detesting
abhorring
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scornning
rejecting
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declining
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overlooking
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regretting
sorrowing