masochism

The definition of masochism is getting sexual or emotional pleasure from being mistreated or mentally or physically abused.

(noun)

An example of masochism is a person who likes being hurt during sex.
An example of masochism is a person who seeks out physically abusive relationships.
An example of masochism is a person who takes on a very unpleasant task.

See masochism in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the getting of sexual pleasure from being dominated, mistreated, or hurt physically or otherwise by one's partner
the getting of pleasure from suffering physical or psychological pain, inflicted by others or by oneself

Origin: after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1835-95), Austrian writer in whose stories it is described

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See masochism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.

Origin:

Origin: After Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1836-1895), Austrian novelist

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