Found 2 items, similar to cacoethes.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: cacoethes cacoethes n : an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action [syn: mania, passion]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Cacoethes Cacoethes \Cac`o*["e]"thes\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ???????? of ill habits, ?? ???????? an ill habit; kako`s bad + ? habit] 1. A bad custom or habit; an insatiable desire; as, caco["e]thes scribendi, “The itch for writing”. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. (Med.) A bad quality or disposition in a disease; an incurable ulcer. [1913 Webster]