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Definition of «sociopath»

A sociopath is a person who has an antisocial personality disorder, characterized by a lack of empathy and respect for social norms. They may have difficulty forming emotional bonds with others and often engage in criminal behavior or exhibit aggressive tendencies. Sociopaths may also be manipulative and deceitful, using their charm to gain control over others.

Usage examples

  1. The sociopath knew exactly how to manipulate the emotions of others to get what they wanted.
  2. The main character in the movie was a charming sociopath who had no empathy for anyone.
  3. The therapist suspected that the patient might be a sociopath due to their consistent disregard for the feelings of others.
  4. She had a knack for identifying sociopaths, noting their lack of remorse or guilt for their actions.
  5. The book delved into the mind of a sociopath, giving readers a chilling glimpse into their thought processes.

Phrases with «sociopath»

Sentences with «sociopath»

  • Because their goal is to fool us like a bunch of sociopaths who want to change the world based on what they know is a lie. (judithcurry.com)
  • Stupid, mean, privileged, deeply unaware, lacking in empathy... enough already with sociopaths in government! (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • The most gratuitous practitioners of violence right now would be the Zetas, a rampaging league of sociopaths with a notable devotion to physical cruelty. (nytimes.com)
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