Masochism
noun
A psychological condition where someone gets pleasure or satisfaction from their own pain or humiliation.
His tendency towards masochism was evident in his enjoyment of the harsh physical training.
Often appears as...
- sexual masochism
- masochism disorder
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Technical
noun
An action or behavior in which a person enjoys activities that others would find painful or difficult.
Running a marathon in this tough weather is pure masochism.
Often appears as...
- emotional masochism
- social masochism
noun
A psychological condition where someone gets pleasure or satisfaction from their own pain or humiliation.
His tendency towards masochism was evident in his enjoyment of the harsh physical training.
Often appears as...
- sexual masochism
- masochism disorder
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An action or behavior in which a person enjoys activities that others would find painful or difficult.
Running a marathon in this tough weather is pure masochism.
Often appears as...
- emotional masochism
- social masochism
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Pleasure
Relates to pleasure from feeling pain, not just emotional suffering.
He found a strange masochism in the sting of the icy water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Sexual
Masochism isn't always sexual; can be about any self-imposed hardship.
She considered studying all night a form of intellectual masochism.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Term
Originally a medical term, used broadly in psychology and psychiatry.
The therapist explained the concept of masochism to his patient.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Pleasure
Relates to pleasure from feeling pain, not just emotional suffering.
He found a strange masochism in the sting of the icy water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Sexual
Masochism isn't always sexual; can be about any self-imposed hardship.
She considered studying all night a form of intellectual masochism.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Term
Originally a medical term, used broadly in psychology and psychiatry.
The therapist explained the concept of masochism to his patient.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Pleasure
Relates to pleasure from feeling pain, not just emotional suffering.
He found a strange masochism in the sting of the icy water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Sexual
Masochism isn't always sexual; can be about any self-imposed hardship.
She considered studying all night a form of intellectual masochism.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Term
Originally a medical term, used broadly in psychology and psychiatry.
The therapist explained the concept of masochism to his patient.
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its coldest will be just five degrees Celsius and to make sure your body doesn't warm it up cold refrigerated air is blasted through just for a little extra bite this might appear to be some kind of medieval masochism but there is method behind the
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Sir David Attenborough...
so the series about these events has a degree of masochism in it i mean that uh she yeah it's all your things you wouldn't do to your best friend you know
Video examples
Sore? Try an Ice Bath PIPE...
its coldest will be just five degrees Celsius and to make sure your body doesn't warm it up cold refrigerated air is blasted through just for a little extra bite this might appear to be some kind of medieval masochism but there is method behind the
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
so the series about these events has a degree of masochism in it i mean that uh she yeah it's all your things you wouldn't do to your best friend you know
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Quote examples
Peter Beard
American Artist
The institution of marriage should be re-examined because of its overwhelming claustrophobia. The odds are stacked against spontaneity and effervescence. It's an institution that was brought about for the sake of family and children, but biologically, it's very unnatural. It's masochism and torture the way it's been organized.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Masochism is a valuable job skill.
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Peter Beard
American Artist
The institution of marriage should be re-examined because of its overwhelming claustrophobia. The odds are stacked against spontaneity and effervescence. It's an institution that was brought about for the sake of family and children, but biologically, it's very unnatural. It's masochism and torture the way it's been organized.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Masochism is a valuable job skill.
Example 1 of 2
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