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State the Definition of Sadist.

Answer – A sadist is a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain, punishment, or humiliation on others, sometimes in a sexual context.

Explanation: 

The term “sadist” originates from the name of the Marquis de Sade, an 18th-century French writer renowned for his erotic works that frequently portrayed acts of cruelty and violence. Psychologists also use the term sadist to depict a type of human behavior that involves obtaining sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another person.


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