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sadist Synonyms

Another word for sadist

Choosing another word for sadist depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Usage Example

"The psychological profile described the antagonist as a ruthless tormentor who delighted in the misery of his captives."

Strong
tormentor
torturer
Weak
persecutor

• noun (Context 2)

A person who enjoys being cruel, harsh, or unkind to others in everyday situations.

Usage Example

"Only a complete bully would schedule a mandatory three-hour staff meeting on a Friday afternoon."

Strong
bully
tyrant
Weak
brute
monster

Opposites of sadist

The opposite of sadist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

masochist
humanitarian
empath
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• Nearby Words

saddlery
sadie
sadism
sadist
sadistic
sadistically
sadly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sadist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sadist
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