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Masochistic Definition & Meaning

masochistic
adjective
  1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated

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  • "what your sexual fantasies mean masochistic"
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Frequently asked questions

What does masochistic mean?
deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated
What part of speech is masochistic?
Masochistic is an adjective.

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