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psychopath

psy·cho·path [ skə pàth ] (plural psy·cho·paths)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody affected with a personality disorder marked by aggressive, violent, antisocial thought and behavior and a lack of remorse or empathy ( technical )

2. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who is regarded as highly antisocial, aggressive, and lacking in empathy ( insult )


psy·cho·path·ic [ skə páthik ] adjective
psy·cho·path·i·cal·ly adverb
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