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Sadist

Definition:

A sadist is a person who derives pleasure, satisfaction, or gratification from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation upon others.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) A person who enjoys causing pain to others for their own pleasure.

b) A person who exhibits sadistic tendencies in their behavior.

c) Psychiatry: a person suffering from sadism as a mental disorder.

2. Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of sadism.

Examples:

Noun:

• 1a. The serial killer was revealed to be a sadist who enjoyed torturing his victims.
• 1b. His sadist nature became evident when he took pleasure in causing harm to innocent animals.
• 1c. The psychiatrist specialized in treating patients with sadist tendencies.

Adjective:

• 2. She displayed sadist behavior towards her classmates, constantly belittling and tormenting them.

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