jealousy

jealousy
jeal‧ous‧y /ˈdʒeləsi/ noun (plural jealousies)
[uncountable and countable] a feeling of being jealous ⇨ envy
    a pang/stab/twinge of jealousy (=a sudden feeling of jealousy)
    Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
    Sexual jealousy is a common motive for murder.
    feelings of professional jealousy
    He quickly discovered the petty jealousies and gossip of village life.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ phrases
   ▪ feelings of jealousy How do I deal with my feelings of jealousy regarding my girlfriend?
   ▪ a pang/stab/twinge of jealousy (=a sudden feeling of jealousy) Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
   ▪ in a fit of jealousy (=because a sudden feeling of jealousy makes you do something) In a fit of jealousy, Ben broke off their engagement.
■ adjectives
   ▪ pure jealousy Their remarks were motivated by pure jealousy.
   ▪ petty jealousy disapproving (=jealousy about unimportant things) He quickly discovered the petty jealousies and gossip of village life.
   ▪ sexual jealousy (=jealousy caused by sexual desire) Sexual jealousy is a common motive for murder.
   ▪ professional jealousy (=between people who do the same kind of work) Feelings of professional jealousy can upset the workings of an office.
■ verbs
   ▪ feel jealousy He felt a lot of jealousy at the thought of her with Tony.
   ▪ cause jealousy A partner's involvement with friends, family, or work colleagues can cause jealousy.