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.
Детектив подозревал, что убийца был психопатом.
Synonyms
deranged person
insane person
psychopathadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.kəˌpæθ/
Attributive use of the noun before another noun (e.g., "a psychopath mindset")

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.