self-abuse

[ self-uh-byoos, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf əˈbyus, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

reproach or blame of oneself.
abuse of one's health.
masturbation.

Origin of self-abuse

First recorded in 1595–1605

Words nearby self-abuse

self-abandonment, self-abasement, self-abnegation, self-absorbed, self-absorption, self-abuse, self-acting, self-actualization, self-actualize, self-addressed, self-adhesive
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British Dictionary definitions for self-abuse

self-abuse

noun

disparagement or misuse of one's own abilities, etc
a censorious term for masturbationSee masturbation
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Medical definitions for self-abuse

self-abuse

n.

Abuse of oneself or one's abilities.
Masturbation.
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