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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The Know, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
With the latest installment of the franchise, Scream 7, now in theaters, here’s a look at all the psychopaths who have donned the Ghostface mask over the last 30 years, ranked from worst to best.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The corrupt a-s psychopath prosecutors’ office.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
This psychopath is a real piece of work.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Psychopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychopath. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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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
Medical Definition
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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