2. Self-deception; delusion. [Obs.] --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
3. Masturbation; onanism; self-pollution. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
self-abuse — c.1600, self deception, from SELF (Cf. self) + ABUSE (Cf. abuse) (n.). As a synonym for masturbation, it is recorded from 1728; an earlier term was self pollution (1620s) … Etymology dictionary
self-abuse — self′ abuse′ n. 1) reproach or blame of oneself 2) abuse of one s health 3) masturbation • Etymology: 1595–1605 … From formal English to slang
Self-abuse — may refer to:* Self injury * Masturbation (as a dysphemism) … Wikipedia
self-abuse — self ə byüs n MASTURBATION … Medical dictionary
self-abuse — [self′ə byo͞os′] n. 1. misuse of one s own abilities, talents, etc. 2. accusation, blame, or revilement of oneself 3. Archaic MASTURBATION … English World dictionary
self-abuse — ► NOUN 1) behaviour which causes damage or harm to oneself. 2) euphemistic masturbation … English terms dictionary
self-abuse — masturbation Usually by a male, from the supposition that he may be damaging his body or soul or go blind. Also as self gratification, self indulgence, or self manipulation: . . . two of them being pretty hopeless cases through self… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
self-abuse — /self euh byoohs , self /, n. 1. reproach or blame of oneself. 2. abuse of one s health. 3. masturbation. [1595 1605] * * * … Universalium
self-abuse — self a buse n [U] masturbation used to show disapproval … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-abuse — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. self destruction, masochism, self murder; see abuse 3 , suicide … English dictionary for students
