Definitions for sadomasochism

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sadomasochism sa·do·mas·o·chism

Spelling: [sey-doh-mas-uh-kiz-uh m, -maz-, sad-oh-]

IPA: /ˌseɪ doʊˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, -ˈmæz-, ˌsæd oʊ-/

Sadomasochism is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 25 points.

You can make 614 anagrams from letters in sadomasochism (aacdhimmoosss).

Definitions for sadomasochism

noun

1. interaction, especially sexual activity, in which one person enjoys inflicting physical or mental suffering on another person, who derives pleasure from experiencing pain.
2. gratification, especially sexual, gained through inflicting or receiving pain; sadism and masochism combined. Abbreviation: S-M, S and M.

Origin of sadomasochism

1930-35; sad- (see sadism) + -o- + masochism