What is another word for necrophilism?

Pronunciation: [nˈɛkɹəfˌɪlɪzəm] (IPA)

Necrophilism is a term used to describe a sexual attraction to corpses or a fascination with death. However, there are other terms that can be used to describe this type of behavior or interest. Some synonyms for necrophilism include necrophilia, thanatophilia, death fetishism, corpse love, and corpse obsession. While these terms may have slightly different connotations, they all refer to a fascination with death or the dead body. It is important to note that though these terms are used interchangeably, they are in reference to a pathological behavior and are not to be confused with gothic or horror culture.

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What are the hypernyms for Necrophilism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Necrophilism

The story is as false to nature as it is sacrilegious; its trumpery theatricalism is as great a hindrance to a possible return of Biblical opera as the disgusting celebration of necrophilism in Richard Strauss's "Salome."
"A Second Book of Operas"
Henry Edward Krehbiel
Oscar Wilde thought France might accept a glorification of necrophilism and wrote his delectable book in French.
"A Second Book of Operas"
Henry Edward Krehbiel

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