masochism

• Prática de obter prazer, frequentemente de natureza sexual, ao experimentar dor física ou psicológica ou humilhação. Também pode se referir, em sentido mais amplo, à tendência a buscar ou aceitar sofrimento e submissão.

A noun referring to the practice of deriving pleasure, often of a sexual nature, from experiencing physical or psychological pain or humiliation.

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1. Sexual pleasure from receiving painC1formal

   The practice of deriving sexual gratification from being physically or psychologically dominated, humiliated, or subjected to pain.

   Prazer sexual em receber dor

   • Some individuals explore masochism within consensual relationships.
   • The novel explores themes of masochism and submission.
   • In psychology, masochism is often studied as a paraphilia.

   Antônimossadism

2. Enjoyment of difficult or unpleasant situationsB2informal

   A tendency to derive pleasure or satisfaction from experiencing hardship, discomfort, or self-sacrifice.

   Prazer em situações difíceis ou desagradáveis

   • Running a marathon in this heat seems like pure masochism.
   • He has a certain masochism about taking on the most difficult projects.
   • Her masochism is evident in how she constantly volunteers for the worst tasks.

   Sinônimosself-abnegationself-flagellationself-mortificationself-punishmentself-torture

   Antônimosself-indulgence