Associations to the word «Psychopathy»

Wiktionary

PSYCHOPATHY, noun. A personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

Dictionary definition

PSYCHOPATHY, noun. Any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention.

Wise words

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John Locke