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What is the word for a person or people who enjoy pain?

Question #62837. Asked by blurrystar1.
Last updated Jan 01 2026.

Related Trivia Topics: Linguistics   Vocabulary  
Priscilla9
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Priscilla9
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Answer has 17 votes.
On themself, or others? If others, I belive the word you are looking for is "sadist".

Feb 24 2006, 5:48 AM
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MaggieG
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It's a masochist. Just look at this wonderful song by Tom Lehrer and you will understand.

link http://www.lyricsfreak.com/t/tom+lehrer/the+masochism+tango_20138389.html

Feb 24 2006, 6:00 AM
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TabbyTom
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TabbyTom
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The word “algolagnia” means taking pleasure in pain, whether in inflicting it or suffering it or both. I can’t find a word for a person with this tendency: however, my OED has the adjective “algolagnistic,” so perhaps the word is “algolagnist.” “Algolagniac” might also be a permissible form.

Feb 24 2006, 4:35 PM
xfacilitatorx
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xfacilitatorx

Answer has 2 votes.
al·go·lag·ni·a ( P ) Pronunciation Key (lg-lgn-)
n.
Sexual gratification derived from inflicting or experiencing pain.

Main Entry: al·go·lag·ni·ac
Pronunciation: -nE-"ak
Function: noun
: one who practices algolagnia

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Feb 24 2006, 9:29 PM
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