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1psychopathic

adjective psy·cho·path·ic \ˌsī-kə-ˈpa-thik\

Definition of PSYCHOPATHIC

:  of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder
— psy·cho·path·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PSYCHOPATHIC

1847

Rhymes with PSYCHOPATHIC

allopathic, amphipathic, hydropathic, neuropathic, telepathic

2psychopathic

noun

Definition of PSYCHOPATHIC

:  psychopath

First Known Use of PSYCHOPATHIC

circa 1890

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. psychopathic
  2. psychopathic hospital
  3. psychopathic personality disorder
  4. psychopathic ward
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