Simple Definition of psychopath

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psychopath

noun

plural psychopaths
: a person who is mentally ill, who does not care about other people, and who is usually dangerous or violent
a murderous psychopath

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“Psychopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/psychopath. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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