The author's intolerance to paraphilia was received well by most of his fans.
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Paraphilia
/ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/
Synonyms for "paraphilia" (45 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(1 words)
atypical sexual attraction
Strong matches (14)
Related words (22)
masochismnarcissismnecrophiliapassive algolagniapedophiliasadismsadomasochismsapphismscotophiliasexual inversionsexual normalitysexual preferenceswinging both waystransvestitismtribadismtribadyvoyeurismzooerastiazoophilia
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: active algolagnia, algolagnia, algolagny, amphierotism, atypical sexual attraction.
- Sentence evidence is available for paraphilia, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "paraphilia".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "paraphilia"
Keep "paraphilia" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "paraphilia" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "paraphilia", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "paraphilia" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
8 entriesexhibitionismexhibitionistic disorderfetishismfetishistic disorderpedophiliapedophilic disordervoyeurismvoyeuristic disorder
Collocations
6 entriesatypical sexual attractionparaphilia categoriesparaphilia diagnosisparaphilia spectrumparaphilic disorderunconventional sexual interest
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
21 translations across 18 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 性慾倒錯 /性欲倒错 noun (sexual deviation)
Czech
1 entries- parafilie noun (sexual deviation)
Danish
1 entries- parafili noun (sexual deviation)
Finnish
1 entries- parafilia noun (sexual deviation)
French
1 entries- paraphilie noun (sexual deviation)
Greek
1 entries- παραφιλία noun (sexual deviation)
Icelandic
1 entries- kynlífsafbrigði noun (sexual deviation)
Irish
1 entries- paraifilia noun (sexual deviation)
Japanese
3 entries- 性嗜好異常 noun (sexual deviation)
- 性的倒錯 noun (sexual deviation)
- 性的嗜好障害 noun (sexual deviation)
Kazakh
1 entries- парафилия noun (sexual deviation)
Korean
2 entries- 성도착 noun (sexual deviation)
- 이상 성욕 noun (sexual deviation)
Polish
1 entries- parafilia noun (sexual deviation)
Russian
1 entries- парафили́я noun (sexual deviation)
Spanish
1 entries- parafilia noun (sexual deviation)
Swedish
1 entries- parafili noun (sexual deviation)
Thai
1 entries- โรคกามวิปริต noun (sexual deviation)
Turkish
1 entries- parafili noun (sexual deviation)
Vietnamese
1 entries- lệch lạc tình dục noun (sexual deviation)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Despite the serial aspect of these killings, lust murder still remains a distinct subcategory of both sexual and serial murder. It is also referred to as erotophonophilia, one of the most extreme forms of paraphilia.
Source: wiktionary
Formal study will be necessary to clarify the nature, prevalence, and interrelations of plushophilia, fursuitism, and autoplushophilia among furverts and to document the nature and extent of any co-occurring paraphilias.
Source: wiktionary
Yes, really. Blanchard has expanded the DSM's "paraphilia" section (where crimes such as paedophilia and exhibitionism go) to include transvestic disorder.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "paraphilia"?
Closest matches include active algolagnia, algolagnia, algolagny, amphierotism, atypical sexual attraction.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "paraphilia"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.