Definitions

1. noun

A feeling of rivalry or competition, especially between women, often in a romantic relationship.

“The gossip about the two women’s relationship was fueled by a strong sense of troilism.”

2. noun

A psychological phenomenon where someone is attracted to the partner of another person, often due to jealousy or rivalry.

“The psychologist studied the case of a man who exhibited clear signs of troilism towards his friend’s wife.”