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Definition of Masochist

1. Noun. Someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment.

Definition of Masochist

1. Noun. someone who enjoys pain, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Masochist

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Masochist

1. The passive party in the practice of masochism. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Masochist

Literary usage of Masochist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Psychoanalysis and Love by André Tridon (1922)
"... claiming a great deal of credit for their devotion. masochistic Fancies. The male masochist, eager to place himself in the position of ..."

2. Psychopathia Sexualis, with Especial Reference to the Antipathic Sexual by Richard Krafft-Ebing (1922)
"Secondly^ with the masochist, as a rule, flagellation is only one of many and various ... Thirdly, it is significant that, in the masochist when the desired ..."

3. Psychopathia Sexualis: With Especial Reference to the Antipathic Sexual by Richard Krafft-Ebing (1906)
"Secondly, with the masochist, as a rule, flagellation is only one of many and various ... Thirdly, it is significant that, in the masochist when the desired ..."

4. The Sexual Question: A Scientific, Psychological, Hygenic and Sociological Study by Auguste Forel (1908)
"The desire of the masochist is excited by humiliation, submission, ... When it is complete the masochist is affected with psychic impotence and is incapable ..."

5. Health and Disease in Relation to Marriage and the Married State by Hermann Senator, Siegfried Kaminer (1904)
"The male or female masochist takes delight in being fettered, bound, beaten, ... The great desire of the male masochist is therefore a female sadist. ..."

6. Health and Disease in Relation to Marriage and the Married State by Hermann Senator, Siegfried Kaminer (1905)
"The male or female masochist takes delight in being fettered, bound, beaten, ... The great desire of the male masochist is therefore a female sadist. ..."

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