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SOCIOPATH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOCIOPATH?

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Sociopath as a Noun
Definitions of "Sociopath" as a noun
Synonyms of "Sociopath" as a noun (6 Words)
Associations of "Sociopath" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Sociopath” are: psychopath, madman, madwoman, maniac, lunatic, psychotic

Sociopath as a Noun

Definitions of "Sociopath" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sociopath” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviour.
Someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath.

Synonyms of "Sociopath" as a noun (6 Words)

lunatic	An insane person. This lunatic* just accelerated out from the side of the road.*
madman	An extremely foolish or reckless person. Car got out of control some madman* going too fast.*
madwoman	A woman lunatic. She d driven my father s convertible like a madwoman.
maniac	A person exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour. A religious maniac.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
psychotic	A person suffering from a psychosis.

Associations of "Sociopath" (30 Words)

aggression	The act of initiating hostilities. The sheer volume and aggression* of his playing.*
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. Children s antisocial* behaviour.*
behaviour	The aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation. Management is a set of techniques and behaviours for getting things done.
deranged	Driven insane. A deranged* gunman.*
diatribe	Thunderous verbal attack. A diatribe* against consumerism.*
disaffected	Dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. A military plot by disaffected* elements in the army.*
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval* in her voice.*
disturbed	Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief. Disturbed grass showed where the horse had passed.
enmity	A state or feeling of active opposition or hostility. Decades of enmity* between the two countries.*
exhibitionist	A person who behaves in an extravagant way in order to attract attention. I am something of an exhibitionist.
ferocious	Very great; extreme. A ferocious* battle.*
ferocity	The property of being wild or turbulent. The ferocity* of the storm caught them by surprise.*
furious	Full of anger or energy; violent or intense. Furious winds.
hostile	Of or belonging to a military enemy. The platoon ran into a pack of hostiles.
illness	Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism. I ve never missed a day s work through illness.
incongruous	Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness. Incongruous behavior.
insane	Afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement. The peanut butter chocolate is insane.
mentally	In your mind. Soldiers become physically and mentally* exhausted.*
narcissist	A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. Narcissists preening themselves in front of the mirror.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
rampage	Violently angry and destructive behavior. Several thousand demonstrators rampaged through the city.
reckless	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences. Reckless squandering of public funds.
reclusive	Providing privacy or seclusion. He led a reclusive* life.*
scarred	Deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury. Could her scarred* mind ever be free of fear.*
selfishness	Stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others. An act of pure selfishness.
tempestuous	(of the elements) as if showing violent anger. A tempestuous* wind.*
unfriendly	Very unfavorable to life or growth. The unfriendly* environment at high altitudes.*
unsocial	Not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions. The unsocial* behaviour of young teenagers.*
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. Violent dislike.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.