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Masochistic

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adj. Deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Characterized by or of the nature of masochism.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

adj. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated

Word Usage

"I hate to use Freudian jargon but the term masochistic seems to be the only term available to describe those who find some kind of gratification in being mistreated or abused by others."

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