sadomasochism
nounmasculinetécnico/sɐdumɐzuˈkiʒmu/low
sa·do·ma·so·quis·mo
Definition
The derivation of pleasure from the infliction of pain or humiliation upon another person (sadism) or on oneself (masochism), often in a sexual context.
Sadomasochism is a common theme in certain subcultures.
The book explores the psychology of sadomasochism.
Common collocations
sadomasochistic practicesBDSM scene
Etymology
Do alemão 'Sadomasochismus', fusão dos antropónimos 'Sade' (Marquês de Sade) e 'Masoch' (Leopold von Sacher-Masoch).