Synonyms: cacoethes, mania, passion
Definition: an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Similar words: irrational motive
Definition: a motivation that is inconsistent with reason or logic
Synonyms: mania, manic disorder
Definition: a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
Similar words: affective disorder, emotional disorder, emotional disturbance, major affective disorder
Definition: any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant