Psychopath

usgb/ˈsaɪkəpæθ/
noun

A person having a severe mental disorder with violent social behavior.

His erratic behavior led people to believe he was a psychopath.
Visual representation of "psychopath" - A person having a severe mental disorder with violent social behavior.

Often appears as...

  • violent psychopath
  • diagnosed psychopath

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Violent Connotation

The term 'psychopath' implies dangerous behavior, not just mental illness.

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That movie villain is a classic psychopath, cunning and violent.
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Social Perception

'Psychopath' can stigmatize individuals; use it with caution in social contexts.

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Calling someone a psychopath in an argument can be very offensive.
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