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self–abuse
noun \-ə-ˈbyüs\
: things that you do that harm your own body or health
Full Definition of SELF-ABUSE
1
: reproach of oneself
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: abuse of one's body or health
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First Known Use of SELF-ABUSE
1605
Medical Dictionary
self–abuse
noun \ˌself-ə-ˈbyüs\
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