Sociopath Definition & Meaning

sociopath
noun
  1. someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath')

"Sociopath" in song lyrics

See how sociopath is used in real songs:

  • "And dad is a sociopath"
    Code Poets — Dark Green Eyes
  • "I'm runnin' game like a sociopath"
    J-Dawg — Smokin' & Rollin'
  • "I'm no psycho, my sheet says I'm a sociopath"
    Slaine f/ B-Real, Jaysaun — Crazy

Usage tips for "sociopath"

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