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sadistic Synonyms

Another word for sadistic

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• adjective (Context 1)

Deriving pleasure or gratification from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Usage Example

"The novel's antagonist took a cruel delight in manipulating the townspeople against one another."

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cruel
Strong
vicious
brutal
ruthless
barbaric
fiendish
diabolical
callous
malicious
heartless

Opposites of sadistic

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

masochistic
humane
compassionate
merciful
kindhearted
empathetic
benevolent
gentle
See all opposites of sadistic

• Nearby Words

sadie
sadism
sadist
sadistic
sadistically
sadly
sadness

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