Self-abuse

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /sÉ›lfəˈbjuːs/

Origin

- + abuse

Full definition of self-abuse

Noun

1. Self-deception. from early 17th c.
2. (historical, euphemistic) Masturbation. from 18th c.
3. Cutting of oneself.

Synonyms

• self-pollution

Related terms

• self-abuser

Verb

1. (historical, euphemistic) To masturbate.