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Definition of Sadism
1. Noun. Sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others.
Specialized synonyms: Sadomasochism
Derivative terms: Sadist, Sadistic
Definition of Sadism
1. Noun. (chiefly psychiatry) the enjoyment of inflicting pain without pity ¹
2. Noun. achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain on others ¹
3. Noun. gaining sexual excitement and satisfaction by watching pain inflicted by others on their victims ¹
4. Noun. a morbid form of enjoyment achieved by acting cruelly to another, or others ¹
5. Noun. (''in general use'') Deliberate cruelty, either mental or physical; also refers to cruelty inflicted upon animals, regardless of gratification ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sadism
1. a tendency to take delight in inflicting pain [n -S]
Medical Definition of Sadism
1. A condition in which there is a derivation of pleasure from inflicting pain, discomfort or humiliation on another person or persons. The sexual significance of sadistic wishes or behaviour may be conscious or unconscious. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sadism
| sadful sadguru sadgurus sadhana sadhanas sadhe sadhes sadhu sadhus sadi | sadic sadiron sadirons sadis sadisms sadist sadistic sadistically sadists saditty | sadly sadness sadnesses sado |
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