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Abstract noun

The state of gaining pleasure, often sexual, through cruel or degrational behaviour towards other people, often by inflicting physical pain or causing humiliation.

Other forms: sadist, sadistic
Linked to: sadomasochism
Antonyms: masochism
Sadism is often a trait of villains.
Sadism and Masochism are both examples of kinks.
Sadism by Raven Page July 23, 2018
Origin: Derived from the marquis de sade

Function (n.) one who derives sexual pleasure from hurting others.
Maquis de sade was the ultimate sadistic writer.
sadism by Kung-Fu Jesus April 16, 2004
the obtaining of pleasure, sometimes sexual, from being cruel to or hurting another person
sadism by skippy June 13, 2003
From the Marquis de Sade, enjoying inclicting pain, fear, and/or general suffering

Witnessing
the same things inflicted on others.

Similar to schadenfreude, but sadism is often more sexual in nature.
What are you-?! Get that snake away from me! You know that I'm scared of them-! What did I tell you?! Stop it! You're so damn sadistic!
Sadism by Sam October 29, 2004
Sexual pleasure derived from inflicting pain on another individual.
Sadism by JDAltazar January 28, 2003
(n.)The emotional release consequent to having had just about enough of feminist cunts.
Following his third divorce, Randy devoured the works of the Marquis de Sade and became a devotee of Sadism.
Sadism by Etymoligizer October 20, 2007