sadomasochism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
  2. Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

Pronunciation

/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sadomasochism.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-sadomasochism.wav

Word forms

sadomasochism sadomasochisms sado-masochism

Etymology

From sado- + masochism.

Synonyms

Related words

bossy and servile
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