psychopathology: sadism

The pursuit, practice or personality trait characterized by the pursuit of pleasure or gratification from infliction of suffering or pain on another person (often a masochist).

Also: masochism, sadist, sadistic, sadomasochism

• Hallie, Phil Paradox of Cruelty
• Maitresse DVD Gérard Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, André Rouyer, and Nathalie Keryan 2004

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