"Othello syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After Shakespeare's character Othello, who kills his lover after becoming falsely convinced that she is unfaithful. Head templates: {{en-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 Wikipedia link: Othello syndrome Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): William Shakespeare
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