Necrophilia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Necrophilia is a noun meaning (sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies.
Meaning
(sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies.
More Meanings
- Sexual activity with corpses.
- (medicine) A pathological fascination with death.
Example Sentences
A woman in Sweden has been accused of necrophilia after investigators found some 100 skeleton parts in her apartment.
Mann was a vocal leader in the group, and she was particularly outspoken about an incident in which the school's rugby team engaged in chants calling for violence against women -- including rape and necrophilia.
Word Forms
- necrophilias
Synonyms for necrophilia
Depending on context, synonyms include necrophilism, necromania.
Antonyms for necrophilia
Common opposites include necrophobia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necromania, necrophilism, necrophagy, necrotomist, necromance, necromone.
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