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sadism noun. L19.

The condition or state of deriving (esp. sexual) pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, humiliation, etc.; colloq. enjoyment of cruelty to others. Cf. MASOCHISM.
sadic adjective = SADISTIC adjective E20.