Definitions for pyromania
ˌpaɪ rəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yəpy·ro·ma·ni·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pyromanianoun

   an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pyromanianoun

   An uncontrollable urge to start fires.

2. pyromanianoun

   A habit in which a person has an obsession with fire.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyromania

   Pyromania is an impulse control disorder in which individuals repeatedly fail to resist impulses to deliberately start fires, to relieve some tension or for instant gratification. The term pyromania comes from the Greek word πῦρ (pyr, 'fire'). Pyromania is distinct from arson, the deliberate setting of fires for personal, monetary or political gain. Pyromaniacs start fires to release anxiety and tension, or for arousal. Other impulse disorders include kleptomania and intermittent explosive disorder. There are specific symptoms that separate pyromaniacs from those who start fires for criminal purposes or due to emotional motivations not specifically related to fire. Someone with this disorder deliberately and purposely sets fires on more than one occasion, and before the act of lighting the fire the person usually experiences tension and an emotional buildup. When around fires, a person with pyromania gains intense interest or fascination and may also experience pleasure, gratification or relief. Another long term contributor often linked with pyromania is the buildup of stress. When studying the lifestyle of someone with pyromania, a buildup of stress and emotion is often evident and this is seen in teens' attitudes towards friends and family. At times it is difficult to distinguish the difference between pyromania and experimentation in childhood because both involve pleasure from the fire.

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1. pyromania

   Pyromania is a mental disorder or impulse control disorder characterized by the uncontrollable urge to start fires in order to achieve gratification or stress relief. It is not related to arson, where fires are set for personal, monetary or business gain. Individuals with pyromania are fascinated with fire, derive satisfaction from fire-setting activities, and may experience tension or arousal before setting a fire.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyromanianoun

   an insane disposition to incendiarism

2. Etymology: [Pyro- + mania.]

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1. Pyromania

   Pyromania is an impulse control disorder in which individuals repeatedly fail to resist impulses to deliberately start fires, in order to relieve tension, for gratification or relief. The term pyromania comes from the Greek word πῦρ. Pyromania and pyromaniacs are distinct from arson, the pursuit of personal, monetary or political gain. It is multiple deliberate and purposeful fire setting rather than accidental. Pyromaniacs start fires to induce euphoria, and often fixate on institutions of fire control like fire stations and firefighters. Pyromania is a type of impulse control disorder, along with kleptomania, compulsive gambling, trichotillomania and others.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyromania

   pī-rō-mā′ni-a, n. a mania for destroying things by fire: insanity which takes this form.—n. Pyromā′niac.—adjs. Pyromā′niac, -al.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pyromania in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pyromania in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pyromania
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pyromania
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyromania
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyromania
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pyromania
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pyromania