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After the death of the sadistic dictator Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998, Nigeria underwent a one-year transitional military administration headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, who uncharacteristically bowed out precisely on the promised date for military disengagement. Did the military truly disengage, however? No.
Wole Soyinka

Meaning of "sadistic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SADISTIC

sadistic  [səˈdɪstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SADISTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sadistic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SADISTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sadistic in the English dictionary

The definition of sadistic in the dictionary is gaining pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person; inflicting pain and mental suffering.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SADISTIC


anachronistic
əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk
artistic
ɑːˈtɪstɪk
ballistic
bəˈlɪstɪk
characteristic
ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk
cladistic
kləˈdɪstɪk
distich
ˈdɪstɪk
futuristic
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk
haggadistic
ˌhæɡəˈdɪstɪk
holistic
həʊˈlɪstɪk
linguistic
lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk
logistic
lɒˈdʒɪstɪk
monadistic
ˌmɒnəˈdɪstɪk
mystic
ˈmɪstɪk
optimistic
ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk
parodistic
ˌpærəˈdɪstɪk
polycystic
ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk
propagandistic
ˌprɒpəɡænˈdɪstɪk
realistic
ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk
statistic
stəˈtɪstɪk
unrealistic
ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SADISTIC

sadhana
sadhe
sadhu
Sadi
sadiron
sadism
sadist
sadistically
Sadler´s Wells
sadly
sadness
sado
sado-masochistic
sadomasochism
sadomasochist
Sadowa
SADS
sadza

WORDS THAT END LIKE SADISTIC

altruistic
antagonistic
autistic
deterministic
domestic
floristic
heuristic
humanistic
idealistic
journalistic
juristic
mechanistic
minimalistic
narcissistic
opportunistic
pessimistic
probabilistic
stylistic
synergistic
terroristic
touristic

Synonyms and antonyms of sadistic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SADISTIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sadistic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sadistic

Translation of «sadistic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SADISTIC

Find out the translation of sadistic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sadistic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sadistic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有施虐狂的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sádico
570 millions of speakers

English

sadistic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परपीड़क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سادية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

садистский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sádico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্ষকামী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sadique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sadis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sadistisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

サディスト的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가학적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sadis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bạo dâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வக்கிர
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुःखी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sadistçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sadico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sadystyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

садистський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sadic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σαδιστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sadistiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sadistic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sadistisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sadistic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SADISTIC»

The term «sadistic» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.568 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SADISTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sadistic

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10 QUOTES WITH «SADISTIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sadistic.
1
Bill Burr
I have this weird sort of Gemini thing where I can really be empathetic and a loving person. But if you piss me off, I can be one of the meanest, most sadistic people.
2
Marie Curie
There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.
3
George Orwell
Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting.
4
Iggy Pop
I became Iggy because I had a sadistic boss at a record store. I'd been in a band called the Iguanas. And when this boss wanted to embarrass and demean me, he'd say, 'Iggy, get me a coffee, light.'
5
Wilhelm Reich
Only the liberation of the natural capacity for love in human beings can master their sadistic destructiveness.
6
Hanna Rosin
The classic war movies of the post-Vietnam era have generally taken on grand, philosophical themes: the meaninglessness of war, the grinding down of man by the machine - the machine being war itself, represented by someone like Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket,' the sadistic marine who turns his boys into instruments of death.
7
Alan K. Simpson
You were doing a sadistic little disservice to your country.
8
Wole Soyinka
After the death of the sadistic dictator Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998, Nigeria underwent a one-year transitional military administration headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, who uncharacteristically bowed out precisely on the promised date for military disengagement. Did the military truly disengage, however? No.
9
Alice Walker
It is because I recognize the brutality with which my own multi-branched ancestors have been treated that I can identify the despicable, lawless, cruel, and sadistic behavior that has characterized Israel's attempts to erase a people, the Palestinians, from their own land.
10
Paul Watson
Killing a baby seal is about the easiest thing you can do if you're inclined to be sadistic; you certainly can't say there's any sport in it - the animal is totally defenceless.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SADISTIC»

Discover the use of sadistic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sadistic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sadistic Love: My Twenty-Two Year Marriage to A Sexual Sadist
This riveting narrative is about sadomasochism within the bonds of matrimony. The purpose of this book is to spark the awakening of other "insecure princesses" who find themselves trapped in sexually abusive relationships.
Deborah M. Mueller, 2009
2
Deliver Me From Evil: A Sadistic Foster Mother, A Childhood ...
Hitchcockian in its intimate buildup of suspense and filled with the remarkable characters, breathtaking plot turns, and blockbuster finale that are David Baldacci’s hallmarks, Deliver Us From Evil will be one of the most gripping ...
Alloma Gilbert, David Baldacci, 2011
3
Sadistic Killers: Profiles of Pathological Predators
Sadistic Killers is a compelling look at the formative influences of a sadist and at his or her crimes. Unflinching in detail but never gratuitous, this is an informative read with a hopeful ending.
Carol Anne Davis, 2007
4
Vulture: Profiling Sadistic Serial Killers
Vulture provides a comprehensive, fascinating new look into the minds and crimes of sadists. The book even includes Dr. Schurman-Kauflin¿s analysis of the BTK serial killer, a profile which BTK renamed "Hits" and sent to police.
Deborah Schurman-Kauflin, 2005
5
Serial Killers and Sadistic Murders: Up Close and Personal
Examines the methods and motivations of serial killers, identifies similarities in the criminal behavior of different mass murderers, and profiles such notorious criminals as Jeffrey Dahmer, Ken Bianchi, and Danny Rolling.
Jack Levin, 2008
6
Against Their Will: Sadistic Kidnappers and the Courageous ...
Jaycee Lee Dugard -- lived to tell the tale of her 18 years of captivity in paroled rapist Phillip Garrido's suburban backyard Elizabeth Smart -- bravely held on for 9 long months in a forced marriage to religious fanatic Brian David ...
Nigel Cawthorne, 2012
7
All My Fault: The True Story of a Sadistic Father and a ...
All My Fault is the inspiring and triumphant account of a scared and hurt little girl who managed to confront her demons and reclaim her life.
Audrey Delaney, 2011
8
Sadistic Leathercops
G.W. Leatherman Parks plays on all the fantasies you may have had or will have with this tale of two horny Leathermen, outfitted in tall, shiny boots, asstight Leather pants with codpieces bulging with horny cocks, motorcycle jackets, and ...
G.W. Leatherman Parks
9
My Sadistic Boss:
Starlight English. I arose with my bottom jaw on my chest. His proposal shocked me. After a time of me looking absurd, I'm positive, I said, “Well, maybe if you ask me properly.” Squinting his piercing eyes, Darrin pondered whether he would ...
Starlight English, 2013
10
Teasing: Innocent Fun Or Sadistic Malice?
Examines various types of teasing and offers solutions for parents, teachers, victims, and bullies
Linda Sones Feinberg, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SADISTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sadistic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Coquitlam teen took 'sadistic delight' in tormenting people online …
A Coquitlam teen who “swatted” and harassed people across the U.S. and Canada last year took “sadistic delight” in his crimes and is a high risk to reoffend, ... «The Province, Jun 15»
2
Jailed: 'Sadistic' bully who hanged children from door hooks and …
David Lamb, 47, terrorised two young boys in sadistic campaign during the 90s. He has now been jailed for five years. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn ... «Manchester Evening News, May 15»
3
Lawyer: Parents allege 'sadistic' abuse by dentist
In the lawsuit, the attorney called it "easily the most egregious case of sadistic and serial child abuse" he's ever encountered. “The reason why we filed it so ... «WJXT Jacksonville, May 15»
4
San Jose: Man convicted 31 years after sadistic rape-murder
CAMPBELL -- A 59-year-old man was convicted Monday of savagely raping, stabbing and strangling a teenage girl, more than three decades after getting away ... «San Jose Mercury News, Mar 15»
5
Obstructionism can only give brief sadistic thrill: Jaitley
“Obstructionism can have a sadistic thrill. But that can only be temporary. Therefore, my appeal to all members of the House is to kindly support the steps that we ... «The Indian Express, Mar 15»
6
Why the UK's 'most sadistic mother' Eunice Spry should never have …
'I've heard her being called Britain's Most Sadistic Mother, and while that is true, that would seem to suggest she was a mother at all, and to me, she doesn't ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
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Adelaide man Karl Boyd Bryhn jailed for 'sadistic' and 'degrading …
A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to almost seven years' jail for what a Perth judge has described as the "sadistic" and "degrading" rape of a Perth sex ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»
8
'Sadistic' online killer Lewis Daynes arrested over rape claims
A "sadistic" teenager who killed a 14-year-old he met online was arrested over the suspected rape of another boy almost three years beforehand. Lewis Daynes ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
9
PDP accuses Omar Abdullah of deriving 'sadistic pleasure' from Indo …
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday accused outgoing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of deriving "sadistic pleasure" over intensification of ... «Firstpost, Jan 15»
10
Coach says Ronda Rousey is 'sadistic'
Former Judo champion, and legendary fight coach "Judo" Gene LeBell has long styled himself as a 'sadistic son of a bitch.' So, when the old warrior basically ... «FOXSports.com, Dec 14»

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