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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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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe disorder that gives the impulse to steal, is known as kleptomania and the people affected are kleptomaniacs.
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∙ 15y agoThe 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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∙ 12y agoA Kleptomaniac.
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∙ 16y agoKleptomanic
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∙ 12y agoKleptomania
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Use the word compulsion in a sentence?
Compulsion is a word used to describe someone being forced to do something. A good sentence would be, she felt a compulsion to steal the gum from the store.
What does the kleptomania wordmean?
A compulsion to steal
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does Brittany spears have a dissabilaty? yes. i believe that also answers your question.
What do psychologist call unwanted thoughts that repeatedly intrude?
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There is no compulsion to marry again when someone has been widowed.
Is mimickry a art or compulsion?
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Is there a disorder that makes someone want to steal?
Dont steal
How can you get a ds from someone?
Steal it!?
What happens if you steal someone's story for aboriginal art?
If you steal someone's story for aboriginal art that is plagiarism which is an offense.
What do you call a person who commits fratricide?
A murderer. Also, fratricidal if they have a compulsion to kill all brothers.
