Sadist

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈseɪdɪst/, /ˈsædist/
• Rhymes: -eɪdɪst, -ædɪst

Origin

From the name of the Marquis de Sade; see sadism.

Full definition of sadist

Noun

1. One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

Derived terms

• sadistic

Related terms

• sadism
• sadomasochist

Anagrams

• saidst