Plays A Dismal Part Inflicting Pain For Pleasure Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
	53%	8		Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain
	adjective • deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
	45%	10		Sexual practice involving pain or pleasure from inflicting or receiving pain
	noun • sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or experiencing pain

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