noun a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others
adjective relating to or characteristic of sadism
In literature, a sadist may be portrayed as a villain or antagonist who enjoys causing harm to others.
In psychology, a sadist is someone who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
In criminal justice, sadism may be considered a factor in violent crimes where the perpetrator takes pleasure in causing harm to others.
In film and TV, characters with sadistic tendencies are often portrayed as cruel and malicious individuals.
In the context of BDSM, a sadist is someone who enjoys inflicting pain or humiliation on their partner for sexual gratification.
In literature, a sadist may be portrayed as a villain or antagonist who takes pleasure in causing pain and suffering to others.
In psychology, a sadist may be studied as part of a personality disorder or as a behavior pattern that involves deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
In law enforcement, a sadist may be identified as a dangerous individual who poses a threat to society due to their enjoyment of causing harm to others.
In human resources, a sadist may be recognized as a toxic employee who engages in bullying or harassment behavior towards their colleagues.