noun
- a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The villain in the movie was portrayed as a cruel sadist.
- His sadistic behavior made him unsuitable for working with children.
- The dictator was known as a sadist who enjoyed tormenting his enemies.
- She accused her boss of being a sadist for the way he treated employees.
- The character’s transformation from hero to sadist shocked readers.
- Psychologists study the motivations behind sadist behavior patterns.