noun
- people who have a personality disorder characterized by lack of empathy, remorse, and antisocial behavior
Usage: clinical/psychological term; plural of psychopath
Examples
- The documentary explored the minds of convicted psychopaths.
- Researchers studied brain scans of known psychopaths to understand their condition.
- The novel featured two psychopaths as the main antagonists.
- Mental health professionals work to identify psychopaths early.
- The study compared the behavior patterns of psychopaths and normal individuals.
- Prison systems often house dangerous psychopaths in maximum security facilities.