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jealousy

nounmasculine/si.ˈu.mɨ/high

ci·u·me

Definition

A feeling of insecurity, fear, or resentment towards the possibility of losing someone's affection or attention to a rival.
Pathological jealousy can destroy a relationship.
She felt a fleeting jealousy when she saw him talking to another colleague.
Common collocations
blind jealousyfit of jealousygreen with jealousy

Etymology

Do latim 'zelus', por via do italiano 'gelosia'.

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