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单词 kleptomaniacs
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kleptomaniac

noun

klep·​to·​ma·​ni·​ac ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ˌak How to pronounce kleptomaniac (audio)
: a person evidencing kleptomania

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The theft was not the first for the young film critic, who was known to be a kleptomaniac, stealing from cafes, the homes of friends and acquaintances and even from his grandfather’s book collection. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 Here’s your helpful hint: Breaking Bad’s kleptomaniac character stole one of these to give as a gift at a baby shower. Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Sasha had been a f---up all the way into her thirties: a kleptomaniac who'd managed to pilfer countless items from countless people over countless years. Seija Rankin, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2021 At its center was a young charming illiterate kleptomaniac — a hero for the times — Steve Jones, who became in his own words, the 94th greatest guitarist of all time. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2021 But despite appearing in almost every episode, their parents, except Elodie’s father, never seem to be aware or even mention their children are kleptomaniacs. Ariana Brockington, refinery29.com, 15 June 2019 Even everyone’s favorite kleptomaniac, the Niffler, makes an appearance. Alison Wild, EW.com, 20 June 2019 Like Elodie, Moe is also a kleptomaniac, a person who's unable to resist urges to steal. Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 17 June 2019 The first episode of this nature mini-series focuses on animals who will steal, cheat and fight for food, including kleptomaniac crabs, thieving macaques and cannibalistic lizards. Andrew R. Chow, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2018 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

kleptomaniac

noun

klep·​to·​ma·​ni·​ac -nē-ˌak How to pronounce kleptomaniac (audio)
: an individual exhibiting kleptomania

kleptomaniacs

noun

plural of kleptomaniac
as in embezzlers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • embezzlers
  • grafters
  • thieves
  • burglars
  • pilferers
  • housebreakers
  • shoplifters
  • robbers
  • safecrackers
  • pickpockets
  • kleptos
  • stealers
  • cracksmen
  • cutpurses
  • cat burglars
  • looters
  • plunderers
  • kidnappers
  • pillagers
  • smugglers
  • carjackers
  • picklocks
  • ravishers
  • pirates
  • pinchers
  • bandits
  • abductors
  • hijackers
  • kidnapers
  • larcenists
  • rustlers
  • highwaymen
  • skyjackers
  • purloiners
  • sneak thiefs
  • despoilers
  • poachers
  • footpads
  • dips
  • ransackers
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