12 Synonyms & Antonyms For JEALOUSY

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Definitions jealousy [jel-uh-see] / ˈdʒɛl ə si / NOUN envy Synonyms STRONGEST grudge resentment STRONG covetousness enviousness spite WEAK backbiting begrudging evil eye green-eyed monster grudgingness jaundiced eye resentfulness

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In her novel Family Business, Anna, a journalist and author, wrote about the rise of a fictional newspaper dynasty and explored sibling rivalry, jealousy and how parental power can negatively impact family relationships.

From BBC

Then signs of resentment and jealousy began to trickle out and before long she realized she was deep in a swag gap.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Talking of such crimes as rooted in exasperated love or strong jealousy is a distortion – that uses romantic, culturally acceptable terms," the judge argues, surrounded by her research at her home in Rome.

From BBC

In between unfolds a drama of infidelity, jealousy and, as embodied by Mr. Allen’s character, hypochondria.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I wouldn't post him to prevent someone accidentally putting their jealousy, even if it's unintentional and subconscious, as evil eye onto my relationship," says Athera.

From BBC

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Words related to jealousy are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word jealousy. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

enviousness envy rivalry suspicions suspicion

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