kleptomania

Noun

Meaning

A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mania desire feeling enthusiasm den delirium shoplifting kleptomaniac cacoethes dipsomania anglomania cleptomania klopemania Den of Thieves erotomania

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Antonyms

cops

Hypernyms

mania passion cacoethes

Related terms

kleptomaniac kleptomaniacal

Examples

Furthermore, the kleptomania presented the opportunity to add another layer of conflict in Peter's already dicey situation. Source: Internet

Readers seeking a heartfelt, offbeat adventure will adore Ephron's fragile but feisty heroines, each of whom struggles with her own demon: Tracee's kleptomania, Lana's alcoholism and Rita's sense of inferiority. Source: Internet

Kleptomania can be dangerous, especially if it’s deadly sea predators you plan on pilfering. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

kleptogyny kleptohematophagy kleptolagnia kleptomaniac kleptomaniacal kleptomaniacally