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pyromania

[pahy-ruh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh] / ˌpaɪ rəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə /


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Studies have found that less than 10% of adults who start fires meet the criteria for pyromania.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

It’s a testament to Yeun’s commitment that Ben’s veneer of disquieting swagger never breaks: he yawns, laughs, speaks, smokes, shakes hands, and discloses his casual pyromania all with the same air of arrogant self-possession.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2019

As in India, Pakistan’s state governments have been wary of forcing farmers, a crucial vote bank, to curb their pyromania.

From Economist • Nov. 16, 2017

New Orleans anthem that begins with story of elderly pyromania?

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2015

“You were gazing into that fire like you wanted to eat it or something. I have a cousin who for real struggles with pyromania, so I’ve seen that look before.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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