self-injuring
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/sɛlf-ˈɪnʤərɪŋ/
(self-injure)
self-harm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-injure' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'injure', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'injure' means to cause harm or damage.
Historical Evolution
'self-injure' evolved from the concept of 'injure oneself', eventually becoming the modern term 'self-injure'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause harm to oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
engaging in behavior that causes harm to oneself.
She was caught in a cycle of self-injuring behavior.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 14:46