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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sadism

/sædɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sadism mean?

noun

The practice of deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others. Sadism is often associated with a desire to exert power or control over others.

Example

"The psychologist studied the sadistic tendencies of the serial killer, trying to understand the motivations behind his brutal crimes."

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