sadomasochism

[ sey-doh-mas-uh-kiz-uh m, -maz-, sad-oh- ]
/ ˌseɪ doʊˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, -ˈmæz-, ˌsæd oʊ- /
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noun

interaction, especially sexual activity, in which one person enjoys inflicting physical or mental suffering on another person, who derives pleasure from experiencing pain.
gratification, especially sexual, gained through inflicting or receiving pain; sadism and masochism combined. Abbreviation: S-M, S and M

Origin of sadomasochism

1930–35; sad- (see sadism) + -o- + masochism

OTHER WORDS FROM sadomasochism

sa·do·mas·o·chist, noun, adjective sa·do·mas·o·chis·tic, adjective

Words nearby sadomasochism

sadist, sadistic, sadler's wells, sado, sadoc, sadomasochism, sadová, sadowa, sads, sae, saehrimnir

Words related to sadomasochism

malice, cruelty, masochism

British Dictionary definitions for sadomasochism

sadomasochism
/ (ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəˌkɪzəm, ˌsædəʊ-) /

noun

the combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in one person, characterized by both aggressive and submissive periods in relationships with others
sexual practice in which one partner adopts a sadistic role and the other a masochistic one Abbreviation: SM, S & M Compare sadism, masochism

Derived forms of sadomasochism

sadomasochistic, adjective

Medical definitions for sadomasochism

sadomasochism
[ sā′dō-măs′ə-kĭz′əm, săd′ō- ]

n.

A psychosexual disorder in which sexual gratification is obtained by engaging in sadistic and masochistic interactions.

Other words from sadomasochism

sa′do•mas′o•chist n. sa′do•mas′o•chis′tic adj.