Philosophy:Kleptolagnia

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Kleptolagnia (from Greek kleptein meaning "to steal", and lagnia meaning "sexual excitement") is the state of being sexually aroused by theft.[1] A kleptolagniac is a person aroused by the act of theft. It is also known as kleptophilia, and is a sexual form of kleptomania.

See also

  • Chremastistophilia

References

  1. Colman, Andrew (2008). A Dictionary of Psychology (3rd Edition). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199534067.