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sadism

The correct spelling is sadism.

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noun

IPA: /ˈseɪdɪzəm/

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The correct spelling is sadism. The enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation without pity.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation without pity.
  2. 2.Achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
  3. 3.(in general) Deliberate cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

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