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Added 10 October 2026

sadist

/ˈseɪdɪst/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sadist at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.
One who enjoys teasing others.

Origin

From the name of the Marquis de Sade; see sadism.

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