psychopath
noun
psy·cho·path
ˈsī-kə-ˌpath 
ˈsī-kō-
: a mentally unstable person
especially
: a person having an egocentric and antisocial personality marked by a lack of remorse for one's actions, an absence of empathy for others, and often criminal tendencies
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declared that he was a dangerous psychopath
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How did the character of Joel—who is not a straightforward psychopath, if there is such a thing—come to you?
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
As 40,000 acres burn, animals are incinerated alive and the human death toll rises, only a psychopath would look for advantage.
—Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
In terms of the narcissistic psychopath thing, at the end of the day, these contestants have to watch out for themselves.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
But with a twist: What if the nanny is a freaking psychopath?
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
As 40,000 acres burn, animals are incinerated alive and the human death toll rises, only a psychopath would look for advantage.
—Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
In terms of the narcissistic psychopath thing, at the end of the day, these contestants have to watch out for themselves.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
But with a twist: What if the nanny is a freaking psychopath?
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Psychopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychopath. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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psychopath
noun
psy·cho·path
ˈsī-kə-ˌpath
: a mentally ill or unstable person
especially
: one who does not feel guilty about not living up to normal social and moral responsibilities and exhibits a disregard for the feelings and safety of others
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psychopath
noun
psy·cho·path
ˈsī-kə-ˌpath
1
: a person having an egocentric and antisocial personality marked by a lack of remorse for one's actions, an absence of empathy for others, and often criminal tendencies
2
formerly
: a person with antisocial personality disorder
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