Synonyms for necrophilia
ˌnɛk rəˈfɪl i ənecrophil·i·a

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1. necrophilianoun

   Synonyms:
   necrophilism, necrophily

   Antonyms:
   necrophobia

2. necrophilianoun

   A pathological attraction to dead bodies, especially sexual attraction or intercourse.

   Synonyms:
   necrophily, necrophilism

   Antonyms:
   necrophobia

3. necrophilianoun

   Pathological fascination with death.

   Synonyms:
   necrophily, necrophilism

   Antonyms:
   necrophobia

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. necrophilia, necrophilism, necromanianoun

   an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies

   Synonyms:
   necrophilism, necromania

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Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. necrophilia

   Synonyms:
   Necrophilism, paraphilia, not otherwise specified DSM-IV, 302.9, necrolagnia, thanatolagnia, thanatophilia

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1. William Pryor:

   A constitutional right that protects 'the choice of one's partner' and 'whether and how to connect sexually' must logically extend to activities like prostitution, adultery, necrophilia, bestiality, possession of child pornography, and even incest and pedophilia.

2. Mark Griffiths:

   I refer to it being pseudo-necrophilia, there are some people who really won’t go through a necrophilia act but having someone who is drugged or asleep may be enough for someone.