Definitions of Sadism [ˈseɪ dɪz əm, ˈsæd ɪz-]

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Definition of 'Sadism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) sadism
sexual gratification gained by causing pain or degradation to others.

2. sadism
pleasure in being cruel.

3. sadism
extreme cruelty.

Etymology: (1885–90; < F sadisme; see Sade , -ism)

Definition of 'Sadism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) sadism
sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others

Definition of 'Sadism'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. Sadism
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 behavior may be conscious or unconscious.

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