Othello syndrome

English

Etymology

After Shakespeare's character Othello, who kills his lover after becoming falsely convinced that she is unfaithful.

Noun

Othello syndrome (uncountable)

  1. delusional jealousy; a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a strong delusional belief that their spouse or sexual partner is being unfaithful
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