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kleptomania [ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə] n (Psychiatry) Psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation [klepto- from Greek kleptēs thief, from kleptein to steal + -mania] kleptomaniac n kleptomania, cleptomania Psychology. an irresistible impulse to steal, especially when the thief can afford to pay. — kleptomaniac, n. See also: Theft
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations kleptomania n → Kleptomanie f kleptomania [ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə] n (Psych) → cleptomania kleptomania [ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə] n (Psych) → cleptomania How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Featherstone's heir; that old gentleman's pride in him, and apparent fondness for him, serving in the stead of more exemplary conduct--just as when a youthful nobleman steals jewellery we call the act kleptomania, speak of it with a philosophical smile, and never think of his being sent to the house of correction as if he were a ragged boy who had stolen turnips. |
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