psychopath
1 synonym for psychopath, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with a severe personality disorder marked by manipulation, lack of empathy, and disregard for others' safety or rights.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use psychopath
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
diagnosed psychopath
corporate psychopath
Etymology
From German psychopathisch, built from Greek psykhē ("soul") + pathos ("suffering").
Full origin of psychopath →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychopath” mean?
The word “psychopath” means a person with a severe personality disorder marked by manipulation, lack of empathy, and disregard for others' safety or rights. In plain terms, someone who lacks empathy and remorse and often manipulates or harms others without guilt.
How do you pronounce “psychopath”?
“Psychopath” is pronounced SEYE-koh-path (/ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychopath” in a sentence?
Here is “psychopath” used in a sentence: “The documentary examined how a corporate psychopath rose to the top by exploiting colleagues.”
What part of speech is “psychopath”?
“Psychopath” is a noun.
Where does the word “psychopath” come from?
The word “psychopath” comes from German. From German psychopathisch, built from Greek psykhē ("soul") + pathos ("suffering").
Is “psychopath” a common word?
“Psychopath” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “psychopath” have?
“Psychopath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with a severe personality disorder marked by manipulation, lack of empathy, and disregard for others' safety or rights.
