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ambivalence
uncertainty resulting from simultaneous conflicting feelings or desires
Paralyzed by ambivalence, she could neither support her husband nor intervene on behalf of the children.
Related English words: ambivalency, ambivalent
Latin root words: ambo, ambae, ambo - both; aleo, valere, valui, valiturus - to be well; to be strong; to be valid
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