Pleasure derived from hurting others (6)

I believe the answer is:

sadism

(Other definitions for sadism that I've seen before include "The taking of pleasure in the infliction of pain" , "Perverse pleasure" , "Cruel behaviour" , "Taking pleasure in inflicting pain" , "Taking pleasure in cruelty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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