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sadistic

adjectivemasculineformal/sɐˈdiku/low

sá·di·co

Definition

Who feels pleasure or satisfaction in inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
The villain of the story had a sadistic personality.
They were accused of sadistic acts against the prisoners.

Etymology

Do francês 'sadique', do antropónimo Marquês de Sade.

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