masochist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who derives pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure, from being humiliated or beaten.

  - "He is a masochist who enjoys being whipped during sex."
  - "Her masochistic tendencies led her to seek out abusive relationships."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with masochist
Sadoschist , Masochistic

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Variants

List of all variants of masochist that leads to same result
masochist , masochists

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Etymology

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Derived from the last name of German writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1836–1895), whose works explored themes of submission and masochism.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'masochism' was first coined by Austrian psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing in 1886.

2. Masochism is considered a paraphilia and is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

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Related Concepts

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1. sadism: A contrasting concept to masochism, where the individual derives pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

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Culture

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In literature, masochism is a significant theme in works such as 'Venus in Furs' by Sacher-Masoch and 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by E.L. James. In art, masochistic themes can be found in the works of artists like Marquis de Sade and Helmut Newton.

How to Memorize "masochist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person willingly experiencing pain or humiliation during an act of submission.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'masochist' with the concept of pleasure derived from pain or humiliation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Masochist Makes Others Suffer' to remember the meaning of the word.

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