Dictionary definition of sadist

1. In the movie, the sadist kidnaps his victims and subjects them to cruel experiments.
2. His reputation as a sadist made people wary of engaging with him.
3. The psychologist explained that a sadist often has deep-seated emotional issues.
4. Not everyone who acts cruelly is a sadist; some might be ignorant or misguided.
5. The sadist was finally caught, bringing relief to the community he had terrorized.
6. Some argue that a sadist can't feel genuine love, as they derive joy from hurting.
7. The sadist had designed a maze meant to disorient and terrify its occupants.
8. He was a sadist in disguise, portraying himself as a kind and caring individual.
9. In history, some rulers were sadists who took joy in the suffering of their subjects.
10. She was a sadist in the courtroom, destroying her opponents without remorse.
11. In literature, the sadist character often serves as a foil to the protagonist.
12. Sadists sometimes work in positions of power where they can exert control easily.
13. The sadist reveled in the panic he had instigated, confirming his manipulative nature.
14. Recognizing the sadist's intent, she quickly exited the situation to protect herself.