Definition of sadism

sadismnoun

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/ˈseɪdɪzəm//ˈseɪdɪzəm/

The term "sadism" originated from the Marquis de Sade, a notorious French aristocrat and writer of the 18th century. Sade's works, which often featured graphic descriptions of sexually sadistic acts, caused a significant uproar during his time due to their explicit content. The word "sadism," coined by the French psychologist and pioneer of psychiatry, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, in the late 19th century, refers to erotic arousal from causing pain or suffering to others. This concept was largely informed by Sade's writings, which depicted individuals deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others. Von Krafft-Ebing proposed the idea of "sadistic personality disorder," a psychological disorder associated with traits of cruelty, aggression, and a fondness for inflicting pain on others, which has been further elaborated upon by subsequent psychologists. While Sade wasn't the first person to engage in sexually sadistic acts, his notoriety and the resulting negative connotation associated with the word "sadism" have made it undesirable for people to identify as such. However, understanding the origin and meaning of the term can help in recognizing and identifying the disorder and providing effective interventions for individuals with sadistic personality disorder.

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pleasure from watching or making somebody suffer

niềm vui khi xem hoặc làm ai đó đau khổ

Example:
  • There's a streak of sadism in his nature.

    Có một nét bạo dâm trong bản chất của anh ta.

  • The character's actions were often deemed sadistic as he derived pleasure from inflicting pain on others.

    Hành động của nhân vật này thường được coi là tàn bạo vì anh ta thích thú khi gây đau đớn cho người khác.

  • She couldn't help but feel a sense of sadistic glee as she watched her underling struggle to complete an impossible task.

    Cô không khỏi cảm thấy một niềm vui thích tàn bạo khi chứng kiến ​​cấp dưới của mình vật lộn để hoàn thành một nhiệm vụ bất khả thi.

  • The headmaster's strict disciplinary measures, which sometimes bordered on sadistic, left his students frightened and intimidated.

    Những biện pháp kỷ luật nghiêm khắc của hiệu trưởng, đôi khi gần như tàn ác, khiến học sinh sợ hãi và bị đe dọa.

  • The serial killer's macabre methods were a clear indication of his sadistic tendencies.

    Những phương pháp ghê rợn của kẻ giết người hàng loạt là dấu hiệu rõ ràng cho thấy khuynh hướng tàn bạo của hắn.

a need to hurt somebody in order to get sexual pleasure

nhu cầu làm tổn thương ai đó để đạt được khoái cảm tình dục

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