Sadism

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.dɪzəm/

Definitions of sadism

noun the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the concept of sadism.

A2 She found the movie's sadism disturbing.

B1 The villain's sadism towards the hero was a central theme in the story.

B2 The novel delves into the psychology of sadism and its effects on the characters.

C1 The director's use of sadism in the film was controversial but effective in conveying the dark themes.

C2 The author's exploration of sadism in the novel was both thought-provoking and unsettling.

Examples of sadism in a Sentence

formal The psychologist studied the case of the patient exhibiting sadism towards animals.

informal I heard that guy has a weird sadism streak when it comes to pranks.

slang That horror movie was full of sadism, it was too much for me.

figurative The dictator ruled with an iron fist and a sadism that knew no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of sadism

• past tense: sadized
• plural: sadisms
• comparative: sadder
• superlative: saddest
• present tense: sadizes
• future tense: will sadize
• perfect tense: has sadized
• continuous tense: is sadizing
• singular: sadism
• positive degree: sadistic
• infinitive: to sadize
• gerund: sadizing
• participle: sadized

Origin and Evolution of sadism

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'sadism' originates from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a French nobleman and writer known for his extreme sexual and violent acts depicted in his writings.

Evolution of the word: The term 'sadism' was first used in relation to the sexual and violent behaviors portrayed in de Sade's works. Over time, it has evolved to refer to the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation on others for one's own pleasure, regardless of sexual context.