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Def: a person who uses a mixture of charm, manipulation, intimidation, and occasionally violence to control others, in order to satisfy their own selfish needs; the person is incapable of feeling guilt or remorse for their actions
Example: Psychopaths are generally cunning, manipulative and know the difference between right and wrong but dismiss it as applying to them.
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psychopathic
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psychopathically
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psychopathy
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