masochisme

Definitions of masochisme
  1. noun
    sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
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    types:
    sadomasochisme
    sadism and masochism combined in one person
    type of:
    jouissance, plaisir sexuel
    pleasure derived from sexual activities
  2. noun
    self-imposed distress
    synonyms: humiliation volontaire
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    type of:
    douleur, souffrance
    psychological suffering
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