Answer: sadists

AnswerCrossword Clue
SADISTSLovers of cruelty
sadistspleasure in causing pain
sadistsSADIST, one who inflicts pain for pleasure
SADISTSTorturers, for example
SADISTSWriters of tough crosswords, some say
SADISTSSimon legrees
SADISTSFollowers of the cruel Marquis
SADISTSFollowers of the Marquis
SADISTSOnes who are hurting?
SADISTSCrossword editors, some say
SADISTSCruel bunch
SADISTSPunitive persons
SADISTSCruel people
SADISTSPeople who enjoy tormenting others.
SADISTSCruel sorts
SADISTSDominatrices, e.g.
SADISTSMean group
SADISTSCruel ones
SADISTSThey enjoy being cruel
SADISTSYour pain is their gain
SADISTSCruel folks
SADISTSRoman holiday observers
SADISTSSimon Legrees
SADISTSPuzzle makers, so it seems