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Sadists

Description:

Sadists refers to individuals who derive pleasure or enjoyment from causing others physical or psychological pain or suffering. It is a term often associated with individuals possessing a particular psychological disposition known as Sadistic Personality Disorder.

Examples of Usage:

1. Noun:

Some sadists find pleasure in subjecting others to extreme forms of torture.

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2. Plural Noun:

Psychologists often study the behavior patterns and motivations of sadists in order to better understand their psychological make-up.

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3. Adjective:

His sadistic tendencies were evident in the way he took pleasure in others' pain.

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4. Adverb:

The villain in the movie laughed sadistically as his plans for destruction unfolded.

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