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
To judge or be against a person because of their skin tone rather than their race.
Damian suffered a lot of Shadism from family members throughout his life because of his dark complexion. He was often thought to be less intelligent and less beautiful than his brother Carl.