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sadomasochism.

The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/
  1. The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From sado- + masochism.

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