He often twists the dreams of his victims before killing them – pure torture and sadism.

Source: https://www.bradleyscout.com/voice/behind-the-mask-unpacking-societys-impact-on-horror-movie-killers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-mask-unpacking-societys-impact-on-horror-movie-killers

In this uncertainty, doing nothing seemed a better option than stepping out of line and facing the sadism of the guards and the certainty of an immediate and violent death.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/alex-ryvchin-holocaust-and-the-nobility-of-jewish-resistance/102236236

It’s a safe bet that the Dark Aeldar seek slaves from defenseless worlds within the Expanse to satisfy their sadism, though there might be greater reason for their presence.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-factions-koronus-expanse/

“One cause of the rumour was Major Hewitt’s red hair, but another was sadism.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/james-hewitt-diana-meghan-harry-spare-b2258662.html

“There was a malevolence bordering on sadism in your action,” Goss said.

Source: https://triblive.com/news/world/british-nurse-lucy-letby-imprisoned-for-life-for-the-murders-of-7-babies-and-attempted-murders-of-6/