sadism

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈseɪdɪzəm/

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Noun

Singular sadism

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Enjoying causing pain to people or animals.

   The noble was well known throughout the region for his sadism. He would often torture prisoners in the cruelest of punishments just for the joy of it.

2. (uncountable) A sex game where someone hurts someone else during sex.

Related words

• sadist
• sadistic
• sadomasochism
• masochism