self-mutilation
the act or an instance of mutilating oneself
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How to use self-mutilation in a sentence
And if this ritual self-mutilation sounds familiar, it might be because it used to be a trademark of some prominent Democrats.
The Phrygian Attis met his death, according to one legend, by self-mutilation under a sacred tree.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. MackenzieThey see everything so clearly and with so little trouble, but at the price of sad self-mutilation.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3) | George EliotThey could reach their position only by pledging and keeping up unceasing and awful self-deprivation and self-mutilation.
The Spanish Pioneers | Charles F. LummisSometimes the animal throws off an arm to escape capture, and self-mutilation also occurs where unfavorable conditions exist.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide | Augusta Foote Arnold
If so, he was not liberal enough with his self mutilation, for the sacrifice of his little finger did not procure his discharge.
Ten years in the ranks, U.S. army | Augustus Meyers
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