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Term: Masochist

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who derives satisfaction or pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation.

Example Sentence: John considered himself a masochist as he found pleasure in enduring physical discomfort.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of a masochist; deriving pleasure from pain or humiliation.

Example Sentence: Her masochistic tendencies drove her to seek out activities that involved self-inflicted pain.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the practice of masochism, which involves receiving pain or humiliation.

Example Sentence: The play depicted a masochistic relationship where one partner willingly submitted to the other's dominant and punishing behavior.

Part of Speech: Noun (Informal, Local term)

Definition: A person who enjoys being overworked or overwhelmed with responsibilities.

Example Sentence: My colleague is such a workaholic; he is a total masochist, always taking on more projects than he can handle.