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rivalry /ri·val·ry/ (ri´vul-re) a state of competition or antagonism.

sibling rivalry competition between siblings for the love, affection, and attention of one or both parents or for other recognition or gain.

rivalry [ri´val-re]

a state of competition or antagonism.

sibling rivalry competition between siblings for the love, affection, and attention of one or both parents or for other recognition or gain.

sibling rivalry

Psychology The intense, emotional competition among siblings–brothers and/or sisters that pits one against the other to obtain parental affection, approval, attention, and love. See Cain complex. Cf Oy child, Sibling relational problem.

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