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Definition sadism in American English

sadism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈseɪˌdɪzəm/
1

behavior in which someone gets pleasure from being cruel to someone else

Synonyms and related words
cruelty evil abuse
2

behavior in which someone gets sexual pleasure from hurting someone else

Synonyms and related words
perversion sexual abuse bondage
Definition sadism in American English