sociopath
[ soh-see-uh-path, soh-shee- ]
/ ˈsoʊ si əˌpæθ, ˈsoʊ ʃi- /
noun Psychiatry.
a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
Nearby words
Compare psychopath.
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so·ci·o·path·ic, adjectiveso·ci·op·a·thy [soh-see-op-uh-thee, soh-shee-] /ˌsoʊ siˈɒp ə θi, ˌsoʊ ʃi-/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medicine definitions for sociopath
sociopath
[ sō′sē-ə-păth′, -shē- ]
n.
A person affected with an antisocial personality disorder.
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so′ci•o•path′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Culture definitions for sociopath
sociopath
[ (soh-see-uh-path, soh-shee-uh-path) ]
Someone whose social behavior is extremely abnormal. Sociopaths are interested only in their personal needs and desires, without concern for the effects of their behavior on others. (Compare psychopath.)
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