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psychopathy

/saɪˈkɒp.ə.θi/

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noun

/saɪˈkɒp.ə.θi/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее психическое расстройство, характеризующееся устойчивым антисоциальным поведением, нарушением эмпатии и раскаяния, а также дерзкими, расторможенными и эгоистичными чертами.

A noun referring to a mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

uncountable

  1. Mental disorderC1formalmedical

    A serious mental condition characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

    ruПсихопатия

    • Psychopathy is often studied in forensic psychology.
    • The diagnosis of psychopathy requires a comprehensive evaluation.
    • Individuals with psychopathy may show a lack of guilt for their actions.

    Synonymsantisocial personality disorderpsychopathic personality

Forms
  • psychopathies plural form
  • psychopathies' possessive plural form
  • psychopathy's possessive singular form