Psychopathic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychopathic is an adjective meaning Exhibiting the behaviors and personality traits of a psychopath.
Meaning
Exhibiting the behaviors and personality traits of a psychopath.
More Meanings
- (dated) A psychopath.
Example Sentences
A psychopathic killer is on the loose.
[T]he psychopathic temperament, whatever be the intellect with which it finds itself paired, often brings with it ardor and excitability of character.
Word Forms
- psychopathics
Synonyms for psychopathic
Depending on context, synonyms include insane, psychopathological, psychopathologic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychopathologic, psychopathological, insane, psychopath, psychotic, psychological.
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