Pronunciation: /saɪˈkɒpəθi/
noun a mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, egotistical traits
A1 Psychopathy is a mental disorder.
A2 Some people believe that psychopathy is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
B1 Psychopathy is often characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse.
B2 The study of psychopathy has led to advancements in understanding criminal behavior.
C1 Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder that can be difficult to treat.
C2 Researchers continue to explore the neurobiological basis of psychopathy.
formal Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and bold, disinhibited traits.
informal Some people believe that psychopathy is just a fancy word for being a really mean person.
slang Dude, that guy is totally a psychopath - he has no regard for anyone else's feelings.
figurative The company's ruthless pursuit of profit could be seen as a form of corporate psychopathy.
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