psychopath

US /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/

UK /ˈsaɪkəpæθ/

C2

noun

  • Violent, mentally disturbed person
  • A person considered to be dangerously amoral.
  • A person with a mental disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, antisocial behavior, and a tendency towards manipulation and deceit.