sadism

The movie depicted scenes of extreme sadism.

The serial killer's sadism knew no bounds.

The dictator ruled with a combination of fear and sadism.

The novel delves into the psychology of sadism.

The sadism in the horror movie left viewers feeling unsettled.

The villain's sadism was evident in his cruel treatment of the hero.

As much as torture and sadism.

Win was transferred to China, where their relationship eventually broke down, because of Win's alcoholism and sadism.

Ernest may not have shared Win's alcoholism nor sadism, but also, this second marriage was a platonic relationship.

Perhaps sadism just runs through some people’s blood.

It’s said Jesse loved those acts of sadism.

The ers are quiet men without animosity or sadism.

They said paperbacks weren’t just for “sex, sadism and the smoking gun.”

Lately LulzSec has changed tack, branding itself a champion of the oppressed, perhaps to shake off accusations of political indifference and sadism.

It was an absurd sham, an entire nation mobilized to soothe one man's fragile ego, yet behind the spectacle lay nothing, but violence and sadism.

Many people believe that the books, with what one contemporary critic decried as their " sex, snobbery and sadism" , are skilfully crafted but feel very much of their time—and not in a good way.