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kleptomaniac is the term used for someone who has a psychological compulsion to steal.

Whether one would actually call them this to their face, or use other words, is another matter and would need very careful thought before doing so.

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12y ago

The disorder that gives the impulse to steal, is known as kleptomania and the people affected are kleptomaniacs.

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16y ago

The compulsion to steal and inability to control it is known as kleptomania. Therefore, a person who suffers this is known as a kleptomaniac.

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13y ago

A Kleptomaniac.

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17y ago

Kleptomanic

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13y ago

Kleptomania

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