kleptomania
noun
klep·to·ma·nia
ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ə 
-nyə
: a persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive
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The play takes the time to introduce their respective demons — alcoholism, kleptomania and violence, among them — then moves on with little resolution.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2019
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James Harbeck, The Week, 17 Jan. 2022
The play takes the time to introduce their respective demons — alcoholism, kleptomania and violence, among them — then moves on with little resolution.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2019
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“Kleptomania.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kleptomania. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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kleptomania
noun
klep·to·ma·nia
ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ə
-nyə
: a continuous abnormal desire to steal
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kleptomania
noun
klep·to·ma·nia
ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə
: a persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive
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