Delight In Cruelty Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SADISM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SADISM

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	23%	8		Enjoying cruelty
3	23%	8		Heinous wickedness; wanton cruelty

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We think the answer is "SADISM" which means:

noun

• Sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others

An example sentence would be:

• "His sadism was evident in the cruel way he treated animals."
• "The film depicted the sadism of the antagonist towards the main character."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times06 Mar 1980	Across 28
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