masochistic

mas·och·is·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mas-uh-kis-tik, maz‐]
- /ˌmæs əˈkɪs tɪk, ˌmæz‐/
- /ˌmæ.səˈk.ɪ.stɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-kis-tik, maz‐]
- /ˌmæs əˈkɪs tɪk, ˌmæz‐/

Definitions of masochistic word

adjective masochistic Psychiatry. having a condition in which sexual gratification depends on suffering, physical pain, and humiliation. 1
adjective masochistic gratified by pain, degradation, deprivation, etc., inflicted on oneself either by one's own actions or the actions of others. 1
adjective masochistic tending to be self-destructive. 1
adjective masochistic tending to find pleasure in self-denial, submissiveness, degradation, etc. 1
noun masochistic Deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated. 1
adjective masochistic self-punishing, seeking pain 1

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masochistic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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