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paraphilia

/ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/

Meanings
noun
An abnormal sexual arousal or attraction, especially to objects or situations that are not of a sexual nature; typically of extreme or pathological nature.

Examples :

"A doctor specializing in mental health disorders diagnosed the man with a paraphilia involving an unusual attraction to shoes, explaining that it was causing him significant distress and interfering with his relationships. "
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noun
Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of non consenting individuals, lead to legal issues).

Examples :

"A therapist might explore the possibility of a paraphilia if a person reports feeling sexually aroused by children and these feelings cause them significant distress and lead them to avoid situations where they might be tempted to act on those feelings. "
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Related Words

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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possibility noun

/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/

The quality of being possible.

"There is a possibility that the school will have a field trip next week. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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affectionate adjective

/əˈfɛkʃənət/ /əˈfɛkʃəneɪt/

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

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relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

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pathological adjective

/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Pertaining to pathology.

"The doctor sent the tissue sample for pathological analysis to determine if any disease was present. "

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individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

The tendency to attract.

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

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specializing verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The doctor is specializing in heart conditions to better understand and treat them. "

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

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situations noun

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃnz/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

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interfering verb

/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪrɪŋ/

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

"I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs."