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kleptomaniac

/ˌklep.təˈmeɪ.ni.æk/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa a una persona que siente un impulso incontrolable e irracional de robar, generalmente sin necesidad económica o material.

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noun

/ˌklep.təˈmeɪ.ni.æk/C1formal
  • esSustantivo que designa a una persona que siente un impulso incontrolable e irracional de robar, generalmente sin necesidad económica o material.

A noun referring to a person who has an uncontrollable, irrational urge to steal, typically without any financial or material need.

  1. Compulsive StealerC1formalmedical

    A person who has an uncontrollable, irrational urge to steal objects, typically not because they need them or want them for their value, but due to a psychological impulse.

    esCleptómano

    • The kleptomaniac was caught stealing a pack of gum from the store.
    • Her therapist diagnosed her as a kleptomaniac after years of compulsive shoplifting.
    • Kleptomaniacs often feel a sense of relief after taking something, followed by guilt.
    • The clinic offers specialized treatment programs for kleptomaniacs.
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  • kleptomaniacs plural form
  • kleptomaniacs' possessive plural form
  • kleptomaniac's possessive singular form