MASOCHISTIC


Meaning of MASOCHISTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mæsəkɪstɪk ]

1.

Masochistic behaviour involves a person getting sexual pleasure from their own pain or suffering.

...his masochistic tendencies.

≠ sadistic

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone’s behaviour as masochistic , you mean that they seem to be trying to get into a situation which causes them suffering or great difficulty.

It seems masochistic, somehow.

≠ sadistic

ADJ

3.

see also sado-masochistic

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