غيرة

Jealousy; a painful or resentful feeling caused by another person’s success, advantage, or relationship with someone one values.

Etymology

From the Arabic root غ ي ر, associated with otherness, change, and alteration; the noun refers to a changed or disturbed emotional state.

Collocations

Protective jealousy, zeal, or concern for the honor, dignity, or safety of someone or something one holds dear.

Etymology

From the Arabic root غ ي ر, with the sense of emotional agitation or protectiveness when a valued person or principle is threatened.

Collocations