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Masochism: meaning, definitions and examples

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masochism

 

[ หˆmรฆs.ษ™.kษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychological condition

Masochism is a psychological condition where an individual derives pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation. This phenomenon can manifest in various forms, including sexual pleasure derived from physical pain or emotional suffering. Masochism is often discussed in the context of BDSM, where participants may engage in consensual acts of pain for mutual enjoyment. It is important to note that masochism should be distinguished from self-harm, as the former is consensual and often involves a clear understanding between partners. The term is named after the Austrian writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose works featured themes of submission and pain.

Synonyms

pain enjoyment, pleasure in suffering, self-destructive behavior

Examples of usage

  • His masochism surfaced during their intimate moments.
  • They explored masochism as part of their sexual relationship.
  • Masochism can be a complex topic in psychology.
  • Many books discuss the nuances of masochism.

Translations

Translations of the word "masochism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น masoquismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅ‹เคšเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Masochismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masokisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะทะพั…ั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ masochizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚พใƒ’ใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท masochisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masoquismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mazohizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์กฐํžˆ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูŽุงุฒููˆุฎููŠูŽู‘ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazochismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazochizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—่™็™–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mazohizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ masรณkismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะพั…ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazoxizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masoquismo

Etymology

The word 'masochism' originates from the name of the 19th-century Austrian novelist Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, who is best known for his erotic novels that depicted themes of submission and pain in sexual relationships. The term was first coined in the 1880s by psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing in his work 'Psychopathia Sexualis', where he classified various sexual practices and paraphilias. Sacher-Masoch's literary works often featured protagonists who sought out pleasure through suffering, which led to the association of his name with this psychological condition. Over time, masochism has evolved to encompass a broader understanding within the fields of psychology and sexual health, and it is often explored within the larger context of BDSM practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,061, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.