Pathological

C2 16+

Synonyms of pathological

Antonyms of pathological

Collocations of pathological

liar
Frequency: 70 %

He was known as a pathological liar, unable to tell the truth even when it was easy.

behavior
Frequency: 60 %

Her pathological behavior towards her coworkers made it difficult for them to trust her.

lying
Frequency: 50 %

His pathological lying eventually caught up with him and he lost all credibility.

obsession
Frequency: 45 %

His pathological obsession with cleanliness bordered on OCD.

jealousy
Frequency: 40 %

Her pathological jealousy towards her partner drove them apart.

Idiomatic Expressions for pathological

  • Phrase: pathological fear
    Meaning: an irrational and extreme fear that is not based on any real threat
    Usage: Her pathological fear of spiders made it difficult for her to leave the house.