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Definition of sadomasochism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sadomasochism

noun

/ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/

/ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/

[uncountable]

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pleasure from hurting somebody and being hurt, especially during sexual activity

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