Crime And Deviance

noun a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cannibal

• The anthropologist studied the cultural practices of a tribe known to have cannibalistic rituals.
• I heard a crazy story about a cannibal living in the woods.
• That guy is a total cannibal, always taking food off other people's plates.
• In the cutthroat world of business, some would say he is a cannibal, always trying to take down his competition.

noun a person whose behavior or beliefs are different from what is considered acceptable or normal

adjective departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior

• The psychologist studied the behavior of the deviant individual.
• She's always been a bit of a deviant, doing things her own way.
• He's a real deviant, always getting into trouble.
• In a world of conformity, she was a deviant, blazing her own path.

noun a person suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior

adjective relating to or characteristic of a psycho or psychopath

• The psychologist diagnosed the patient as a psycho with severe mental health issues.
• I heard that guy is a total psycho, always causing drama wherever he goes.
• Don't mess with that psycho, he's known for being unpredictable and dangerous.
• Her obsession with perfection has turned her into a psycho about cleanliness.