sadism

• Nom désignant la tendance à éprouver du plaisir, notamment sexuel, en infligeant la douleur, la souffrance ou l'humiliation à autrui.

A noun referring to the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

indénombrable

1. Sexual pleasure from inflicting harmC1formal

   The practice of obtaining sexual gratification from causing physical or psychological pain to another person.

   Sadisme sexuel

   • The psychologist studied the origins of sadism in certain individuals.
   • His behavior in the relationship was a clear case of sadism.
   • The novel explores themes of sadism and power dynamics.

   Antonymesmasochism

2. General enjoyment of crueltyC1formal

   A broader tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, humiliation, or suffering on others, not necessarily sexual.

   Sadisme (non sexuel)

   • The dictator's sadism was evident in his treatment of prisoners.
   • She was disturbed by his casual sadism towards animals.
   • The film depicts the sadism of the villain without glorifying it.

   Synonymesbarbarismbrutalitycrueltyinhumanitysavageryviciousness