criminosis

/krɪmɪˈnoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal or excessive interest in crime, often accompanied by a lack of empathy or impulse control.

“The psychiatrist studied the criminosis of the serial killer to better understand the psychological factors behind their behavior.”

Synonyms

  • criminopathy
  • narcissistic personality disorder

Antonyms

  • altruism
  • empathy