sadism meaning

UK US /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ 3 syllables

sadism (noun): sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others.

Definition of sadism

  1. sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others

    Type of: sexual pleasure

    Kinds: sadomasochism

    Related forms: sadistic, sadist

How to pronounce sadism

sadism is pronounced /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in SM · 6-letter words

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