sadism

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.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 16, 2004

sadism

the obtaining of pleasure, sometimes sexual, from being cruel to or hurting another person

by skippy June 14, 2003

Sadism

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

Sadism

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.

by Raven Page July 23, 2018

Sadism

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!

by Sam October 29, 2004

Sadism

Sexual pleasure derived from inflicting pain on another individual.

David is a Sadist.

by JDAltazar January 29, 2003

Sadism

(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.

by Etymoligizer October 04, 2007