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sadomasochism
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sa·do·mas·o·chism  (sd-ms-kzm, sd-)
n.
The combination of sadism and masochism, in particular the deriving of pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting or submitting to physical or emotional abuse.
sado·maso·chist n.
sado·maso·chistic adj.
sadomasochism [ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəˌkɪzəm ˌsædəʊ-]
n
1. (Psychology) the combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in one person, characterized by both aggressive and submissive periods in relationships with others
2. sexual practice in which one partner adopts a sadistic role and the other a masochistic one Abbreviation SM Compare sadism, masochism
sadomasochistic  adj
sadomasochism
Psychiatry. a condition of disturbed and destructive personality marked by the presence of both sadistic and masochistic traits. — sado-masochist, n. — sadomasochistic, adj.
See also: Pain
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sadomasochism - sadism and masochism combined in one person
sadism - sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
masochism - sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
Translations
sadomasochism [ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəˌkɪzəm] N → sadomasoquismo m
sadomasochism
n → Sadomasochismus m
sadomasochism [ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəˌkɪz/əm] n → sadomasochismo
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