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Sadomasochism

Noun CEFR C1
seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm

Definitions

  1. The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
    uncountable, usually
  2. Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.
    uncountable, usually

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CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Sadomasochist Sadomasochistic Sadomasochists sadopopulism sadopopulist sadospirituality

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