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pyromania

Pronunciation: [ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniə]

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Learn how to use pyromania in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “mental health”

(noun) a strong urge or desire to set things on fire. It's like when someone feels like they need to light fires, and they can't help but do it, even if it's dangerous.

Example

The therapist explained that pyromania is a serious condition that needs understanding and treatment.

Example

She doesn’t have pyromania; she enjoys campfires but knows how to be safe.

Example

What does it mean when someone has pyromania?

How to pronounce pyromania

Pronunciation: [ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniə]

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