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psychopathy

/saɪˈkɒpəθi/ /saɪˈkɑpəθi/

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noun

Psychopathie, Soziopathie

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.

Examples :

"The detective suspected the suspect's charm and lack of remorse were signs of psychopathy, making him a dangerous individual. "

Der Detektiv vermutete, dass der Charme und das fehlende Bedauern des Verdächtigen Anzeichen von Psychopathie waren, was ihn zu einer gefährlichen Person machte.

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