Kleptophobia
Fear of stealing (anxiety about stealing or being accused of theft).
Kleptophobia
Fear of stealing (anxiety about stealing or being accused of theft).
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Examples
"Kleptophobia made him terrified of being in shops unattended with items in his cart."
"After a false accusation, kleptophobia caused her to avoid stores entirely."
Mnemonic Trick
Klepto- = steal — imagine being accused of theft to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of shopping, compulsive checking to avoid accidental theft, anxiety in retail settings."
Etymology
From Greek kleptein = to steal + phobos = fear.
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