Violent Crimes

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The psychologist diagnosed the patient as a psychopath based on his behavior and lack of empathy.
  • I heard that guy is a total psychopath, you better watch out around him.
  • Don't trust that dude, he's a straight-up psycho.
  • Her obsession with power and control made her seem like a psychopath in the business world.

noun a physical attack on someone

adjective pertaining to a usual or typical assault that is not aggravated or serious in nature

  • The defendant was charged with common assault after allegedly physically attacking the victim.
  • He got into a fight at the bar and ended up with a common assault charge.
  • She's facing a rap for common assault because of that bar brawl.
  • His words were like a common assault on her emotions, leaving her feeling hurt and vulnerable.