sadism

Meanings

• noun

  The derivation of pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

  - "In 'Fifty Shades of Grey', Christian Grey's behavior towards Anastasia Steele is an example of sadism."
  - "Sadistic punishment was commonly used during the Inquisition to extract confessions from accused heretics."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sadism
maddism , madness , casism , laserism

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Variants

List of all variants of sadism that leads to same result
sadism , sadisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814), a French aristocrat and writer known for his works exploring extreme sexual and violent themes.

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Trivia

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1. The Marquis de Sade's most famous works, such as 'Justine' and 'Juliette', were banned for centuries due to their graphic content.

2. Sadism is often depicted in horror and thriller movies, such as 'Saw' and 'Hostel', where the villains derive pleasure from inflicting pain and suffering on their victims.

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Related Concepts

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1. masochism: A psychological condition in which an individual derives pleasure from being humiliated, beaten, or otherwise subjected to suffering. It is often paired with sadism in discussions of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism) practices.

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Culture

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Sadism has been a subject of fascination and exploration in various forms of media, including literature, art, and film. It has also been studied in psychology and psychiatry as a form of abnormal sexual behavior.

How to Memorize "sadism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the infliction of pain or suffering on others for pleasure. Imagine a scene where someone derives pleasure from causing pain to another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sadism' with pleasure derived from inflicting pain or suffering on others. Think of the Marquis de Sade and his works when you encounter the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Suffering And Deriving Pleasure In Sadism' to help remember the definition of sadism.

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