coveter

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cov·et

(kŭv′ĭt)

v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets

v.tr.

1. To feel strong or immoderate desire for (that which is another's).

2. To wish for (something) longingly. See Synonyms at desire.

v.intr.

To covet that which is another's.

[Middle English coveiten, from Old French coveitier, from covitie, desire, from Latin cupiditās, from cupidus, desirous, from cupere, to desire.]

cov′et·a·ble adj.

cov′et·er n.

cov′et·ing·ly adv.

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At this point, we would suggest that the coveter seek counseling.

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Tait Junior has claimed the full-back role over fellow coveters Steve Jones and Tom May: the latter a unsuccessful challenger taking his more accustomed role on the wing while the former a seat on the bench.

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Does he believe that people do not choose to be murderers, adulterers, thieves, bearers of false witness or coveters? We all sin daily.