psychopathic
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The psychopathic apple may not fall too far from the traumatized tree, is all I’m saying.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025
On Wednesday, chief prosecutor Ute Lindemann described Brückner as a "dangerous, psychopathic sadist" and said he should be placed in preventive detention after serving his sentence.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
“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
We devour tales of psychopathic killers on true crime podcasts, watch movies about horrible monsters, play games filled with ghosts and zombies, and read books that describe apocalyptic worlds packed with our worst fears.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 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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