Definitions

1. noun

a psychological disorder characterized by an obsession with fire and a recurring desire to start fires.

“The psychologist specialized in treating patients with pyromania, who often struggled to control their impulses.”

2. noun

the act of deliberately setting fires, often with a sense of excitement or thrill.

“The pyromania that swept through the city left a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.”

3. noun

a strong or uncontrolled desire to set fires, often accompanied by feelings of pleasure or relief.

“The firebug’s pyromania was evident in the way they carefully planned and executed each arson attack.”