psychopath
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/ˈsaɪkəpæθ/
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/ˈsaɪkəpæθ/
A person with a severe personality disorder, who lacks empathy and may engage in violent or cruel behavior.
The detective suspected that the serial killer was a psychopath after analyzing his cold and calculating behavior.
侦探在分析了连环杀手冷酷且精于算计的行为后,怀疑他是个精神病患者。
A term sometimes used, often offensively, to describe someone who is perceived as strange, violent, or aggressive.
The term 'psychopath' is often misused to label people who simply have a different personality or behavior.
“精神病患者”一词经常被误用来标签那些只是性格或行为不同的人。