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- [mas-uh-kiz-uh m, maz-]
- /ˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, ˈmæz-/
- /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/
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- [mas-uh-kiz-uh m, maz-]
- /ˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, ˈmæz-/
Definitions of masochism word
- noun masochism Psychiatry. the condition in which sexual gratification depends on suffering physical pain or humiliation. 1
- noun masochism gratification gained from pain, deprivation, degradation, etc., inflicted or imposed on oneself, either as a result of one's own actions or the actions of others, especially the tendency to seek this form of gratification. 1
- noun masochism the act of turning one's destructive tendencies inward or upon oneself. 1
- noun masochism the tendency to find pleasure in self-denial, submissiveness, etc. 1
- noun masochism The tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one’s own pain or humiliation. 1
- noun masochism taking sexual pleasure in pain 1
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Origin of masochism
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; named after L. von Sacher-Masoch, who described it; see -ism
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Parts of speech for Masochism
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masochism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masochism
noun masochism
- flagellation — the act or process of flagellating.
Antonyms for masochism
noun masochism
- sadism — Psychiatry. the condition in which sexual gratification depends on causing pain or degradation to others. Compare masochism.
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