sadist
noun
a person who has the condition of sadism, in which one receives sexual gratification from causing pain and degradation to another.
sadists
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pluralof sadist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For example, sadists troll others on the Internet for enjoyment.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2022
What I have noticed is that all of these lifting, pulling, pushing, stretching and bending exercises were designed by sadists.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2019
What kind of sadists would program seven of his films in a row?
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2018
It’s doubtful, though, that the Beard people will be able to peer into enough kitchens to guarantee that no future awards will go to sadists and creeps and career-killers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2018
There were, he supposed, sadists on both sides.
From Decision by H. R. Smith
