Masochismus

See also: masochismus

German

Etymology

Masoch + -ismus

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [mazoˈxɪsmʊs]
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Noun

Masochismus m (genitive Masochismus, no plural)

  1. (psychology, strictly) masochism (sexual enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation)
  2. (loosely) masochism (joyful wallowing in pain or hardship)

Synonyms

  • (loosely): Selbstquälerei

Further reading

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