masochism
Meanings
Plural: masochisms
Noun
- sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
- The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.
Origin / Etymology
From German Masochismus, coined alongside Sadismus in 1886 by Richard von Krafft-Ebing in his book Psychopathia Sexualis. Named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose novel "Venus in Furs" explores a sadomasochistic relationship, + -ism.
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Scrabble Score: 18
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Words With Friends Score: 20
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