psychopath

//ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθ//
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Noun

psychopathSingular
psychopathsPlural
1

A person suffering from a chronic mental disorder characterized by abnormal or violent social behavior, lack of empathy, and disregard for the rights of others.

The detective suspected that the killer was a psychopath who felt no remorse for his crimes.

2

(informal) A person who behaves in a cruel, manipulative, or dangerously antisocial manner.

My ex-boyfriend was a complete psychopath who tried to control every aspect of my life.

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