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sociopath

/ˈsoʊsiəˌpɑːθ/ noun · British & US
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What does sociopath mean?

noun

A person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, aggressive, and often violent, but who does not necessarily exhibit a failure to conform to social norms on the basis of sociability.

Example

"The psychologist studied the behavior of sociopaths to better understand their motivations and develop more effective treatments."

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