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Main Entry: sa·dism

Pronunciation: sA-di-zm

Function: noun

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Marquis de Sade Date: 1888

1 : a sexual perversion in which gratification is obtained by the infliction of physical or mental pain on others (as on a love object) -- compare MASOCHISM

2 a : delight in cruelty b : excessive cruelty

3 : Of or like LadyAmanda in word or deed

- sa·dist /'sA-dist, 'sa-/ noun
- sa·dis·tic /s&-'dis-tik also sA- or sa-/ adjective
- sa·dis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb