self-gratification
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-gratification
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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I am totally disappointed with Justin Turner’s display of total disregard of the MLB protocol rules for the pandemic for self gratification along with fellow teammates who felt that he did nothing wrong.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
At first sight it seems that man counts that as freedom by which he gets unbounded opportunities of self gratification and self-aggrandisement.
From Sadhana : the realisation of life by Tagore, Rabindranath
She knew her power and has used it for her self gratification regardless of what might become of him.
From A California Girl by Eldridge, Edward
The careful analysis of any action will reveal a motive power in some feeling, ranging from the lowest desires for self gratification to the sublime heights of love that denies self for the Master's sake.
From The Unfolding Life A Study of Development with Reference to Religious Training by Lamoreaux, Antoinette Abernethy
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