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psychotic

[sahy-kot-ik] / saɪˈkɒt ɪk /


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On Tuesday, a psychological expert testified that the defendant displayed no evidence of a psychotic disorder, that he was intelligent, "controls what he says" and shows "few emotions".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In “Normal,” I am a tough, psychotic local bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

In 1925, Routledge suffered a psychotic crisis from which she never recovered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

As much as he may have appeared psychotic, he was also romantic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

“Look, Mr. Traitor,” she growled, “I didn’t fight a dragon woman and a three-bodied man and a psychotic Sphinx to see you. Now where is DAEDALUS?”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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