sadism

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Synonyms: sadist, sadis, shadism

Antonyms: sadist, sadis, shadism

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|psychiatry}} The enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation without pity.
2. Achievement of [[sexual]] [[gratification]] by [[inflicting]] pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
3. {{lb|en|loosely}} Deliberate or [[wanton]] cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

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