One deriving pleasure from inflicting pain (6)

I believe the answer is:

sadist

(Other definitions for sadist that I've seen before include "Person who takes pleasure from inflicting pain on others" , "One takes pleasure in inflicting pain" , "Cruel type" , "One who delights in cruelty" , "One who loves being cruel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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