Definition of psychopathic
:of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder
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This '90s cult favorite gave us a young Ben Stiller as a psychopathic fitness junkie at a camp for overweight kids.
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But The Enemy Within seems hellbent on redefining the Riddler as a psychopathic genius in the Jigsaw vein, challenging his victims to solve puzzles or get their fingers sliced off.
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Now, Thrones fanatics are obsessing over Euron Greyjoy, the psychopathic pirate who is proving to be a formidable foe to Daenerys and her allies this season.
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Nearly all the contenders for the throne of Westeros and the rulership of its various regions can be divided into the outright evil (such as the psychopathic King Joffrey) and the well-intentioned, but still disastrous, such as Robb Stark.
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The wrench in Baby's perfectly soundtracked and choreographed flow is Bats (Jamie Foxx), a psychopathic bank robber who is highly suspicious of Baby's unique style.
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A psychologist determined Luther suffered from psychosis, a personality disorder and psychopathic tendencies, the prosecutor said.
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The wrench in Baby’s perfectly soundtracked and choreographed flow is Bats (Jamie Foxx), a psychopathic bank robber who is highly suspicious of Baby’s unique style.
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Keep reading here, as Hagerty outlines a new clinical approach that offers hope for kids with psychopathic tendencies.
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First Known Use of psychopathic
1847
First Known Use of psychopathic
circa 1890
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