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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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warped by envy

0Yet in many matters it was to Jacob Kominiski they turned fur advice, knowing that he saw life clearly and his opinons could not be 00warped by envy.02br
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02br 002 something that is warped is bent or twisted so that it is not the correct shape02br 02br 00envy [uncountable]02br 001 the feeling of wanting something that someone else has [ jealousy]02br 02br 00warped by envy ~ = distorted by jealousy0-

— Dominik

  • 02br 002 something that is warped is bent or twisted so that it is not the correct shape02br 02br 00envy [uncountable]02br 001 the feeling of wanting something that someone else has [ jealousy]02br 02br 00warped by envy ~ = distorted by jealousy0-
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0 Maybe this will help:02br
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00warp - to influence someone in a way that has a harmful effect on how they think or behave:02br
00You mustn't allow your dislike of her to warp your judgement.02br
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0 Hi Gary,02br
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00if something warps it "becomes bent or twisted, and loses its original shape". So I suppose that "warped by envy" in your sentence means that his opinions are not affected or changed due to envy...but maybe someone more experienced will explain it better 05002br
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0Dominik was faster...and more precise 050010id1
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0 distorted / out of shape by / because of envy0-
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0Thanks to all of you for helping me0-
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