Sadist: meaning, definitions and examples

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sadist

[ ˈseɪdɪst ]

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psychology

A person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others, often with a sexual connotation.

Synonyms

cruel person, masochist, tormentor

Examples of usage

He was labeled a sadist after his disturbing behavior towards animals was revealed.
The sadist enjoyed watching others suffer.

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informal

A person who enjoys causing pain or suffering, often in a non-sexual context.

Synonyms

bully, schemer, tyrant

Examples of usage

She's such a sadist, always playing pranks on her friends.
The movie villain was portrayed as a sadist who enjoyed causing chaos.

Translations

Translations of the word "sadist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sádico

🇮🇳 सैडिस्ट

🇩🇪 Sadist

🇮🇩 sadis

🇺🇦 садист

🇵🇱 sadysta

🇯🇵 サディスト

🇫🇷 sadique

🇪🇸 sádico

🇹🇷 sadist

🇰🇷 사디스트

🇸🇦 سادي

🇨🇿 sadista

🇸🇰 sadista

🇨🇳 施虐者

🇸🇮 sadist

🇮🇸 sadisti

🇰🇿 сади́ст

🇬🇪 სადისტი

🇦🇿 sadist

🇲🇽 sádico

Word origin

The term 'sadist' originates from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works that often involved violence and cruelty. His name became associated with the concept of deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, leading to the term 'sadist' being used to describe such behavior.

See also: sad, sadden, saddened, sadder, sadism, sadly, sadness.