From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute th…

The word that correctly substitutes the expression "an excessive desire to steal" is kleptomania.

• Kleptomania is an impulse control disorder characterized by the recurrent inability to resist urges to steal items that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value.
• Hydrophobia is a fear of water.
• Anonymous means "not named or identified."
• Synonymous means "having the same meaning as another word."

Kleptomaniacs often feel a sense of excitement or relief when they steal, and they may also feel guilty or ashamed afterwards. The disorder can be difficult to treat, but there are a number of therapies that can help to reduce the urge to steal.