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sado-masochism Psychol.|ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪz(ə)m|
Also sadomasochism.
[f. sado- + masochism.]
The co-existence of sadism and masochism in one individual; the need both to inflict and to suffer pain or to assert power over another and to be submissive combined as one psychic condition evidenced in sexual relationships (freq. in a fantasied manner) or socially, as an outlet for aggressive or destructive impulses. Also transf. and fig.
1935L. Brink tr. Stekel's Sadism & Masochism I. p. v, I do not claim that I have solved the perplexing problem of sadomasochism. 1937M. Hirschfeld Sexual Anomalies xvi. 302 Thus it is quite correct to speak of sado⁓masochism and, quite logically, many sadists are, simultaneously, also masochists. 1959Listener 16 Apr. 683/3 The sado-masochism of the Christian ascetic tradition. 1963A. Heron Towards Quaker View of Sex 67 Clinical instances of sado-masochism are not sufficiently numerous to constitute a threat to society. 1975T. Allbeury Special Collection xvii. 114 I've been covering a vice-ring..in Mayfair... It specializes in sado-masochism..every thing from thumb-screws to a crucifix. 1977Early Music July 415/3 The Art of Fugue is invariably presented in ‘complete’ performances which strike one rather as exercises in musical sado-masochism.
Hence ˌsado-ˈmasochist, one afflicted with the condition of sado-masochism; also attrib. or as adj.; ˌsado-masoˈchistic a.
1935L. Brink tr. Stekel's Sadism & Masochism I. p. v, The literature concerning sadomasochistic disorders is extraordinarily abundant. Ibid. iv. 60 All sadomasochists are affect-hungry individuals. 1942Observer 15 Nov. 3/6 Sado-masochistic fusions of instinct are an all-important factor in the unconscious development of character. 1951M. McLuhan Mech. Bride (1967) 10/1 This sado-masochist mechanism of punch and get punched will be found everywhere. 1963Jrnl. Amer. Psychoanal. Assoc. XII. 306 Abraham stressed the importance of the sadomasochistic elements in his patient. 1977Gay News 24 Mar. 3/2 Study and encounter groups for sadomasochists, transvestites and Jewish homosexuals are the latest projects of Pastor Douce. 1980Times Lit. Suppl. 25 Apr. 459/4 His [sc. Somerset Maugham's] relationship with Haxton, the only person with whom he established intimacy, was sado-masochistic. |