sadism

Example Sentences

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The first depicts the life of François, a man whose cruelty inspired the word “sadism.”

From Washington Post

Republicans did not take the news about the real Texas abortion rate well, and their reaction was, naturally, to double down on the misogyny and sadism.

From Salon

But that sentimental view doesn't comport with the sadism Republicans show towards their fellow Americans, from their support for forced pregnancy to their approval of violent police crackdowns on Black Lives Matter protesters.

From Salon

And some of those eyes may also have seen what seems unmistakable today, an eroticized image of female bondage, a queasy mix of sympathy and sadism.

From New York Times

On the playground, the children — through their play and their sadism — mimic these adult lessons in power, creating a different educational regime.

From New York Times