masochism
Example Sentences
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Against him stand those who think Britain's hostility to cooling has curdled into a type of masochism.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Nevertheless, there are plenty of young gallerists who insist on persisting—whether out of masochism or idealism—and they are finding new and unconventional ways to adapt to the difficult landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
In the first part of your book, you introduce two key terms: anhedonia and masochism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025
As with disgust, benign masochism is a uniquely human experience.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
I don't know who invented the template for the standard writing workshop, but whoever it was seems to have struck the perfect balance between sadism and masochism.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
