Finding great pleasure in another person's suffering; going so far as to inflict that suffering intentionally in pursuit of one's own pleasure.
Jeff's penchant for sadism reached new heights when he found his ideal subject and truly delighted in her torment.
by MadMan'sMadQueen October 14, 2017
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
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
by Raven Page July 23, 2018
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.
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!
by Sam October 29, 2004
by JDAltazar January 29, 2003
Following his third divorce, Randy devoured the works of the Marquis de Sade and became a devotee of Sadism.
by Etymoligizer October 4, 2007
The act of being sad all the time and making others around you sad too.
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Sadism is the best thing we can achieve. It is the only thing from which we can experience heaven in it's truest form. Even the font i'm writing in is sadist. Henceforth i propose the idea of promoting sadism. I hope you'll partake in this wonderful way of life.
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Sadism is the best thing we can achieve. It is the only thing from which we can experience heaven in it's truest form. Even the font i'm writing in is sadist. Henceforth i propose the idea of promoting sadism. I hope you'll partake in this wonderful way of life.
by Flexboi14 September 4, 2018
a reason for a pissed off neighbourhood to come to come and hang your distasteful and disgusting degenerate ass from a light standard in said neighbourhood if you are ever outed as such.
Sadism is a term found in every edition of of DSM IV and Sexualis Pychopathia ever since these tomes were written
by J. Michael Reiter November 1, 2004