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masochism (masīo-kiz-әm) the act or instance of gaining pleasure experiencing physical or psychological pain. The term is usually used to denote sexual m. adj., masochisītic., adj. sexual masochism
a paraphilia in which sexual gratification is derived from being hurt, humiliated, or otherwise made to suffer physically or psychologically.
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