kleptomaniac
/ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/
noun
- A person who suffers from kleptomania, a mental health condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to steal.
- Support groups can help kleptomaniacs learn to manage their urges without judgment.
- The kleptomaniac felt ashamed after each episode of stealing but could not control the impulse.
- In the movie, the main character is a kleptomaniac who steals small items from stores.
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