self-mutilation

self-mu·ti·late

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Definitions of self-mutilation word

verb with object self-mutilation to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting. 1
verb with object self-mutilation to deprive (a person or animal) of a limb or other essential part. 1
noun self-mutilation the act or an instance of mutilating oneself 0

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin mutilātus (past participle of mutilāre to cut off, maim), equivalent to mutil(us) maimed, mutilated + -ātus -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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