Meaning Of The Word Sadism

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sadism
uncountable noun: Sadism is a type of behaviour in which a person obtains pleasure from hurting other people and making them suffer physically or mentally.

sadism in American English
the getting of sexual pleasure from dominating, mistreating, or hurting one's partner
noun: sexual gratification gained through causing pain or degradation to others

sadism in British English
noun: the gaining of pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person

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