ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sadist

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈseɪdɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sadist is a noun meaning One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

Meaning

One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

More Meanings

  1. (slang, colloquial, semantic bleaching) One who enjoys teasing others.

Word Forms

Antonyms for sadist

Common opposites include masochist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fiend, masochist, sadomasochist, algophilist, evilist, algolagnist.

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