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/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ · noun
The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community..
Use sadomasochism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Sadomasochism means The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community..
Common synonyms include algolagnia, S&M, S and M, SM.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use sadomasochism where its definition matches the intended context.
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