kleptophobia

kleptophobia
Morbid fear of stealing or of becoming a thief. [G. klepto, to steal, + phobos, fear]

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  • kleptophobia — noun Abnormal fear of …   Wiktionary

  • kleptophobia — n. irrational fear of stealing; irrational fear of becoming a robber …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • Phobia — An unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively common type of anxiety disorder. For example, extreme fear of spiders is called arachnophobia, and fear of being outside is known as agoraphobia. Phobias… …   Medical dictionary

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