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paraphilia

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10 lettersPronunciation /ˌpæɹəˈfɪliə/Part of speech nounSorted aaahiilpprStarts with PEnds with A0 clues
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Definitions

  1. abnormal sexual activity

Word origin

From para- (“abnormal”) + -philia.

Used in a sentence

  • Despite the serial aspect of these killings, lust murder still remains a distinct subcategory of both sexual and serial murder. It is also referred to as erotophonophilia, one of the most extreme forms of paraphilia.
  • Formal study will be necessary to clarify the nature, prevalence, and interrelations of plushophilia, fursuitism, and autoplushophilia among furverts and to document the nature and extent of any co-occurring paraphilias.
  • Yes, really. Blanchard has expanded the DSM's "paraphilia" section (where crimes such as paedophilia and exhibitionism go) to include transvestic disorder.

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