Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cleptomania
noun
/klɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
Definition
Cleptomania is a psychological disorder characterized by an inability to resist the urge to steal items that are typically of little value or importance.
Examples
- She struggled with cleptomania, stealing small items from stores without needing them.
- His cleptomania was not about wealth but rather an uncontrollable impulse to steal.
Meaning
The term refers to a compulsive need to steal, often driven by emotional or psychological factors rather than a desire for the items themselves.
Synonyms
- theft addiction
- compulsive stealing
- kleptomania
