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Klepto

Noun:

A person with an irresistible urge to steal things without any real need or motivation.

Example sentence:

She couldn't help but feel a sense of suspicion when she discovered her new roommate was a klepto.

Adjective:

Referring to kleptomania, a mental disorder characterized by the irresistible urge to steal.

Example sentence:

The therapist specialized in treating patients with klepto tendencies.

Verb:

To steal something compulsively and without intention of keeping it.

Example sentence:

He managed to klepto an expensive necklace from the store, but returned it the next day with a guilty conscience.

Slang:

A term used informally to refer to someone who habitually steals or takes things without permission.

Example sentence:

Don't leave your belongings unattended, or some klepto might snatch them.

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