Meaning of kleptomania,implosion,dissociate,hypomania,cohort,retrieve,dementia,deprive,valid,caco...

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a tempting urge to steal without a specific reason

Kleptomania is a common excuse made by clever thieves trying to get away with the crime they commit.

therapeutic technique through which clients are encouraged to imagine the scenes connected with their feelings of anxiety

The implosion technique used by the psychiatrist has helped many patients overcome their worries by facing the underlying causes of their anxiety.

claim or say that you have no connection with somebody or something

Even though he keeps dissociating himself from the members of the gang, he is known to be meeting them regularly.

a psychological disorder characterized by over activity and insomnia.

Hypomaniacs have difficulty pursuing their career due to their lack of ability to be in line with the normal pace of life.

a supporter of someone else, especially a political leader

The President's cohorts held a press meeting to clarify the misunderstanding concerning their recent statement.

get something back from where it was left

I had to go to the theater again the following they to retrieve the coat I had left there.

gradual weakening of intellectual capacity that leads to lack of concern, confusion, and state of unconsciousness

The term dementia used to refer to insanity.

prevent someone or something from reaching something necessary or important

The victims of the earthquake were deprived of food and shelter for long periods. Sleep deprivation causes anxiety and aggression.

the quality of being based on logical reasons or proper facts

The fact that she couldn't offer a valid reason for her recurring mistakes has led her to be dismissed.

unpleasant mixture of sounds

The cacophony of voices gave me a terrible headache. The cacophony hindered the people's understanding of each other.

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Meaning of kleptomania, implosion, dissociate, hypomania, cohort, retrieve, dementia, deprive...