Pugnacity and Sadism

Pugnacity

Pugnacity noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.

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

Nearby Word: pugnacious

Sadism

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

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

Nearby Words: sadistic, sadistically, sadist
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