psy·chop·a·thy  (s ī-k ŏp ə-th ē)
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n.1. A personality disorder characterized by deceitfulness, manipulation, grandiosity, lack of empathy or guilt, and often aggressive or violent behavior. It is sometimes considered a subset of antisocial personality disorder. 2. Mental illness. No longer in clinical use. |
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