Gross and Sadistic

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Gross adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.

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Sadistic and gross are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sadistic" instead the word "Gross" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: grossed, grossly, grossing

Sadistic adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

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Gross and sadistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gross" instead the word "Sadistic" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: sadism, sadistically, sadist

The reason is because of the show's parodying superheroes, technology and teen culture, as well as romantic relationships and the show's characters' being despite being a sadistic and gross-out show.

Source: Periphery Demographic / Western Animation
Sadistic Choice: Turing is given the choice of chemical castration or two years in prison after his homosexuality gets him convicted for "gross indecency." Made all the more tragic by the fact the legal system that gave him this option probably considered it a merciful one.

Source: Film / The Imitation Game

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