masochistic

masochistic
[[t]mæ̱səkɪ̱stɪk[/t]]
1) ADJ Masochistic behaviour involves a person getting sexual pleasure from their own pain or suffering.

...his masochistic tendencies.

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2) ADJ-GRADED If you describe someone's behaviour as masochistic, you mean that they seem to be trying to get into a situation which causes them suffering or great difficulty.

It seems masochistic, somehow.

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3) → See also sado-masochistic

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