psychopath

UK
/ˈsaɪ.kəʊ.pæθ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθ/

Translations

psychopathnoun
psychopaths
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪ.kəʊ.pæθ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθ/
The detective suspected that the killer was a psychopath due to the nature of the crimes.
Le détective soupçonnait que le tueur était un psychopathe en raison de la nature des crimes.
Additional translations
Synonyms
insane person
deranged person
psychopathadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.kəˌpæθ/
Attributive use of the noun before another noun (e.g., "a psychopath mindset")
psychopathiqueEn médecine et en psychologie.
The film explores the psychopath traits of its main character.
Le film explore les traits psychopathiques de son personnage principal.

Definitions

psychopathnoun
A person suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.
The detective suspected that the killer was a psychopath due to the nature of the crimes.
An individual who exhibits a lack of empathy and remorse, often engaging in manipulative and antisocial behavior.
The con artist was described as a psychopath because of his ability to deceive people without any guilt.
An extremely antisocial or violent person, especially one regarded as dangerous or crazy (non-clinical, informal).
Don't get in the car with him—he's a total psychopath.
psychopathadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a psychopath or psychopathy.
The film explores the psychopath traits of its main character.