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psychopathic

[sahy-kuh-path-ik] / ˌsaɪ kəˈpæθ ɪk /


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Actor Cillian Murphy has said he is nothing like his Peaky Blinders character Tommy Shelby, because he is not a "psychopathic gangster".

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

One of those flashback chapters, “The Cradle of Civilization,” unravels the ironic, ravaging narcissistic, perhaps psychopathic implications of the title.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

“His portrayal of Joe Davola managed to feel real and grounded and psychopathic and absurd and hilarious all at the same time,” Mr. Charles wrote on social media.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Said another way, they would also support a less psychopathic leader if that were in their personal interest.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

But the worst part is that for the few minutes every hour when I’m not psychopathic, I know that to be with Brian: I would give all ten fingers.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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