psychopathic_personality | ||
1. | [ noun ] (psychiatry) a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects | |
Synonyms: | sociopathic_personality antisocial_personality_disorder | |
Related terms: | personality_disorder | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychiatry) an antisocial personality disorder; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder) | |
Synonyms: | sociopathic_personality | |
Related terms: | personality_disorder | |