sociopath

noun

: a sociopathic individual : psychopath

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Idaho college killings: Words 'psychopath,' 'sociopath' banned from Bryan Kohberger's trial His high-profile trial is set to begin in August. Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025 The dark comedy asks the question: What if superheroes were sociopaths? Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 In the first four episodes the couple are portrayed as selfless parents to a nightmarish sociopath who planned to kill them and their biological sons. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sociopath

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociopath was in 1914

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“Sociopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociopath. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

sociopath

noun
: a sociopathic individual
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