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psychopath Synonyms

Another word for psychopath

Choosing another word for psychopath depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person affected by a chronic personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, bold or egotistical traits, and manipulative tendencies.

Usage Example

"The forensic psychologist evaluated the defendant to determine whether his complete lack of remorse indicated the traits of a sociopath."

Strongest
sociopath

• noun (Context 2)

An unstable, callous, or aggressively erratic person (used informally or hyperbolically).

Usage Example

"Only a complete psycho would schedule a mandatory team meeting at six o'clock on a Friday evening."

Strongest
psycho
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maniac
lunatic
madman

Opposites of psychopath

The opposite of psychopath shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

empath
See all opposites of psychopath

• Nearby Words

psychologically
psychologist
psychology
psychopath
psychopathic
psychopathically
psychosis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Psychopath. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/psychopath
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