Sadistic and Severe

Sadistic

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

Severe and sadistic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Sadistic".

Nearby Words: sadism, sadistically, sadist

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Sadistic and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sadistic" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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