φθονέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From φθόνος (phthónos) +‎ -έω (-éō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

φθονέω (phthonéō)

  1. to bear ill-will, to be envious (toward one: dative)
  2. to refuse

Inflection

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