Sadism Definition & Meaning

sadism
noun
  1. sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others

"Sadism" in song lyrics

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  • "Sprayed with raid mixed with pissim mixed blades butchery sadism"
    Necro — Underground

Words that rhyme with sadism

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