masochist

As nouns the difference between submissive and masochist

is that submissive is one who submits while masochist is masochist.

As an adjective submissive

is meekly obedient or passive.

As nouns the difference between masochist and epicaricacy

is that masochist is masochist while epicaricacy is (rare) rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others.

As nouns the difference between masochist and martyr

is that masochist is masochist while martyr is one who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.

As a verb martyr is

to make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.

As a noun masochist is

masochist.

As nouns the difference between masochist and nonmasochist

is that masochist is masochist while nonmasochist is one who is not a masochist.