kleptomaniac (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/
Definition
A person who has a persistent, uncontrollable urge to steal items, typically without any need or desire for the objects themselves.
Examples
The character in the novel was portrayed as a misunderstood kleptomaniac who stole random household objects.
Psychologists often treat a kleptomaniac by focusing on the underlying impulse control issues rather than the act of theft itself.
It is important to distinguish a common shoplifter from a true kleptomaniac, as the latter acts out of a psychological compulsion rather than financial gain.
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