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kleptomaniac

noun
/ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example Sentences

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

Synonyms

thief, shoplifter, pilferer, burglar

Antonyms

honest person, law-abiding

Collocations

kleptomaniac behavior, kleptomaniac tendency, diagnosed kleptomaniac

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