Masochism

Word Type

Noun

The word "masochism" can be used as a noun.

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Causes Desire

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Derived Terms

ethnomasochism masochist masochistic sadomasochism

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

sexual pleasure

Type Of (IsA)

sexual activity sexual pleasure

Related Terms

Related Terms

enjoyment humiliation masochist masochistic pain receiving sadism sadomasochism

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