Masochism

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmæs.É™.kɪ.zÉ™m/, /ˈmæz.É™.kɪ.zÉ™m/

Origin

Named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose novel "Venus in Furs" explores a sadomasochistic relationship.

Full definition of masochism

Noun

1. the enjoyment of receiving pain

Antonyms

• (the enjoyment of giving pain) sadism

Derived terms

• masochist
• masochistic
• sadomasochism