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self-abuse

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Noun

  1. Self-deception.
  2. Physical or verbal maltreatment of oneself.
  3. Physical or verbal maltreatment of oneself: Injury inflicted deliberately upon oneself, especially resulting from a mental disorder.
  4. Masturbation, regarded as sinful or harmful.

Verb

  1. To harm oneself.
  2. To masturbate.

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