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Meaning of sadomasochism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sadomasochism

Pronunciation:/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.

  2. Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.