Meanness and Sadism

Meanness

Meanness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.

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Sadism and meanness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sadism" instead a noun "Meanness".

Nearby Words: mean, meanly

Sadism noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.

Usage example: a troubled youth with a streak of sadism in him

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Meanness and sadism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meanness" instead a noun "Sadism".

Nearby Words: sadistic, sadistically, sadist

pure	pure meanness	pure sadism
sheer	sheer meanness	sheer sadism
petty	petty meanness	petty sadism
actual	actual meanness	actual sadism
Other adjectives: childish, general, extra.

Alpha Bitch: Larxene in Chain of Memories thinks nothing of sadism and meanness towards enemy and ally (the Organization) alike.

Source: Franchise / Kingdom Hearts

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