Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pyromania
Noun
/ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/
Definition
A mental disorder characterized by an uncontrollable desire to start fires.
Examples
- The act of starting a fire for pleasure can be a sign of pyromania.
- After several incidents of arson, he was diagnosed with pyromania.
- People with pyromania often feel a sense of gratification after setting a fire.
Meaning
Pyromania is a type of impulse control disorder where an individual feels a strong urge to ignite fires repeatedly as a way of fulfilling emotional needs or to relieve tension.
Synonyms
- Fire-setting disorder
- Arsonia
- Fire obsession
