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sadismthe tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪdɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 타인에게 고통이나 괴로움, 굴욕을 가하는 것에서 쾌감을 얻는 성향

Korean pronunciation: 세이-디-즘 (강세: 세이)

Example Sentences

  • The villain's sadism made him the most hated character in the movie.
  • His sadism was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked worried.
  • The psychology professor explained sadism as a serious personality disorder.

sadism

NOUN

//ˈseɪdɪzəm//

the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

sadism concept
💡 Concept

Deriving pleasure from others' suffering

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sadism rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through sadism's prism, light creates a schism

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈseɪdɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈseɪdɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootsade
Suffix--ism

Origin

18세기 프랑스의 작가 마르키 드 사드(Marquis de Sade)의 이름에서 유래된 단어입니다. 그의 소설들이 잔혹한 내용으로 유명해서 그의 성씨가 심리학 용어가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

prismschismorganism
prism
schism
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📝Examples

The villain's sadism made him the most hated character in the movie.

😄 Fun example

His sadism was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked worried.

The psychology professor explained sadism as a serious personality disorder.

😄 Fun example

Her sadism towards mosquitoes was legendary - she had seventeen different bug zappers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

crueltybrutalityviciousnessmalice

Antonyms

compassionkindnessmercy

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