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mania vs phaneromania

phaneromania vs mania

mania and phaneromania both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mania Yes No No No
phaneromania Yes No No No
As nouns, phaneromania is a hyponym of mania; that is, phaneromania is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mania:
  • mania: an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  • phaneromania: an irresistible desire to pick at superficial body parts (as in obsessive nail-biting)
mania (noun) phaneromania (noun)
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action an irresistible desire to pick at superficial body parts (as in obsessive nail-biting)
a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
Difference between mania and phaneromania

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