PSYCHO Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

psycho

adjective

Definition of psycho

informal + disparaging

as in psychotic

unable to think in a clear or sensible way Only someone who is totally psycho could have committed such a heinous crime.

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Recent Examples of psycho Which is psycho, absolutely psycho. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 The key figure turns out to be Alex’s mysterious Aunt Gladys, played in full psycho-biddy drag by Amy Madigan. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for psycho

Adjective

Her defense, however, argued that Clancy killed her children after suffering a postpartum psychotic break.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
The defense would have benefitted from calling a specialist in postpartum mood disorders to explain how easily psychotic symptoms can be missed in high-functioning new mothers.

— Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Crowder would not have been that mad if the guy had just fessed up and said something normal in his own voice.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
But, as mad as the idea may have seemed back then, the tradition is still going strong 40 years later with participants coming from around the world to cast their dignity aside — along with a warm robe — and take the plunge into the freezing water.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
His teammate Christian McCaffrey, who is also known for his maniacal training regimen, has been impressed with Kittle’s recovery.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of maniacal

Adjective

The opposing forces of stigma and access Stigma has been a long-standing barrier in seeking mental healthcare.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
From suicides to sextortion, parents and their children are wrestling with how social media and AI chatbots could be harming people’s mental and physical health.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026