English Explanatory Dictionary

sadist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.
  2. One who enjoys teasing others.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sadist.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-sadist.wav

Word forms

sadist sadists

Etymology

From the name of the Marquis de Sade; see sadism.

Related words

sadism sadomasochist masochist mysoped

Derived words

anal sadist necrosadist nonsadist sadistic zoosadist
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