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Term: Psychopath

Description:

A psychopath is a person who suffers from a chronic mental disorder characterized by abnormal or violent social behavior. Psychopaths typically lack empathy, guilt, and remorse, making it difficult for them to form meaningful relationships with others.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Psychological Sense:

1. John's disturbingly sadistic behavior led many to suspect that he might be a psychopath.
2. It is important for psychologists to understand the underlying mechanisms of a psychopath's brain.

Noun - Informal Sense:

1. After the incident, people in the neighborhood started labeling him as a psychopath.
2. He portrayed the character of a charming psychopath in the movie.

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