When someone feels pleasure by being hurt. Physically or emotionally. Masochists are usually submissive people who enjoy when a dominant person abuses them. It’s one part of BDSM practices. On the other side usually stands a sadist, who is a person who enjoys seeing others in pain.
Common misspells: Mqsochism, Maspchism, Masochosm, Masochizm, Masocjism