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

• “Masochismus” in Duden online