Kleptomania (Noun)
Meaning
An irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive.
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
Examples
- The woman's diagnosis of kleptomania explained why she kept shoplifting despite having more than enough money to afford the items she took.
- Her therapist suspected that kleptomania was at the root of her client's repeated arrests for petty theft.
- The store owner was frustrated by the woman's kleptomania, as she would often take small items without attempting to hide them.
- Kleptomania had ruined her reputation and relationships, and now she was seeking professional help to overcome the compulsion.
- The actress's struggles with kleptomania were well-documented in the tabloids, with many questioning why someone so wealthy would engage in such behavior.