sadism (ˈseɪdɪzəm, ˈsæ-) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| See also algolagnia Compare masochism the gaining of pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person | |
| [C19: from French, named after the | |
| 'sadist | |
| —n | |
| sadistic | |
| —adj | |
| sa'distically | |
| —adv | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |