psychopathy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.
A mental illness; insanity.

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psychopathy psychopathies

From psycho- + -pathy.

psycho psychopathology psychosis sociopathy

autistic psychopathy neuropsychopathy pseudopsychopathy psychopath psychopathic schizoid psychopathy

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