masochist

[US]/'mæsəukist/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone who enjoys being abused or dominated; a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation.
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Example Sentences

He enjoys pain because he is a masochist.

Some people believe that masochists seek out pain to feel alive.

She has a masochistic tendency to put herself in difficult situations.

The novel explores the complex psychology of a masochistic character.

His masochistic behavior often puzzles his friends.

The therapist helped him understand the root of his masochistic tendencies.

She struggles with her masochistic desires and tries to overcome them.

The film portrays a character who is both a sadist and a masochist.

His masochistic tendencies stem from unresolved childhood trauma.

The masochist found pleasure in enduring pain.

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