# self-abuse

> English word · Noun · IPA /sɛlfəˈbjuːs/

## Definitions
1. Self-deception.
2. Physical or verbal maltreatment of oneself.
3. Physical or verbal maltreatment of oneself.
4. Masturbation, regarded as sinful or harmful.

## Etymology
From self- + abuse. Compare self-abusing (adj.).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/self-abuse