Masochist
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masochist is a noun meaning Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.
Meaning
Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.
More Meanings
- (slang, colloquial, semantic bleaching) Someone who puts up with teasing.
Word Forms
- masochists
Antonyms for masochist
Common opposites include sadist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sado, sadomasochist, sadist, self-tormentor, algophilist, algolagnist.
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