self-mutilation

British  

noun

1. the act or an instance of mutilating oneself

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Example Sentences

Monkeys kept as pets and made to perform tricks suffer from psychological trauma that manifests in extreme aggression, repetitive movements, and self-mutilation, as well as physical damage that may be irreversible, she says.

From National Geographic • Nov. 9, 2023

In some cases anxious dogs may tremble, whine or pace around, as well as excessive salivation, self-mutilation, repetitive behaviour and vomiting.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2021

Stimulating the globus pallidus has eased self-mutilation traits in individuals with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, for example.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 14, 2018

Today the ear is ’ere again, with another explanation for Van Gogh’s brutal act of self-mutilation all over the media.

From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2016

Origen's self-mutilation, referred to by Abélard, was subsequently used by his enemies as an argument for deposing him from his presbyterial status.

From Historia Calamitatum by Abelard, Peter