Definition of "sadomasochistic" [sadomasochistic]

• Of or relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists. (adjective)

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• "An undergrad professor came thisclose to ruining this book for me, thanks to his obsession with what he termed the sadomasochistic qualities of Jane and Rochester."
• "In this case, the appellant had objected to the introduction of photos of himself and the deceased engaged in sadomasochistic activities."
• "Foucault's interest in sadomasochistic practices in order either to defend or to discredit his work, and he criticizes me for letting liberal critics "off the hook by creating the authentic connection of a hagiography that excludes them from the possibility of comprehending.""