Cain complex

[ kān ]

n.

A complex characterized by rivalry, competition, and extreme envy or jealousy of a brother, leading to hatred.

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Nearby words

candid, candid camera, candida, candidacy, candidate, Cain complex, candide, candidemia, candidiasis, candidly, candied

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