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sadism []

szadizmus [sˈɑdizmuʃ]

n (chiefly|psychiatry) the enjoyment of inflicting pain without pity

n achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain on others

n gaining sexual excitement and satisfaction by watching pain inflicted by others on their victims

n a morbid form of enjoyment achieved by acting cruelly to another, or others

n (in general use) Deliberate cruelty, either mental or physical; also refers to cruelty inflicted upon animals, regardless of gratification