Word of the day - Apr-8-2024 - Kleptomaniac

Word of the day

Apr 8, 2024

person who has a compulsive desire to steal

Meaning and examples

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Sentences using the word kleptomaniac

  1. The kleptomaniac couldn't control the urge to steal, even when they had no use for the items.
  2. The kleptomaniac would often steal small items, such as jewelry or clothes, from stores.
  3. The kleptomaniac's actions were driven by a psychological need, not by a desire for financial gain.
  4. The kleptomaniac felt intense guilt and shame after stealing.
  5. The kleptomaniac's family and friends were concerned about their behavior.
  6. The kleptomaniac sought help from a therapist, who diagnosed them with kleptomania.
  7. The kleptomaniac underwent therapy and medication, which helped them to control their urge to steal.
  8. The kleptomaniac was able to live a normal life after receiving treatment.
  9. The kleptomaniac's story is a reminder that mental illness can be treated.
  10. If you or someone you know is struggling with kleptomania, please seek help from a mental health professional.

FAQs About the word kleptomaniac

someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motiveA person affected with kleptomania.

klepto, grafter, burglar, pickpocket, housebreaker, embezzler, shoplifter, thief, safecracker, looter

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The kleptomaniac couldn't control the urge to steal, even when they had no use for the items.The kleptomaniac would often steal small items, such as jewelry or clothes, from stores.

The kleptomaniac's actions were driven by a psychological need, not by a desire for financial gain.The kleptomaniac felt intense guilt and shame after stealing.

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