self-abusive
intermediateB2/ˈsɛlf.əˈbjuː.sɪv/ · self-a-bu-sive
tending to harm oneself, either physically or emotionally.
Meanings
tending to harm oneself, either physically or emotionally.
اپنے آپ کو جسمانی یا جذباتی طور پر نقصان پہنچانے کا رجحان.
خود ستایشی
khud sitayashi
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Common Collocations
- self-abusive behavior
- self-abusive tendencies
Example Sentences
His self-abusive habits were a cry for help.
اس کی خود ستائیشی عادات امداد کی فریاد تھیں.
Us ki khud sitayishi aadat madad ki fariyaad thin.
The self-abusive patterns impacted her mental health significantly.
خود ستائیشی پیٹرن نے اس کی ذہنی صحت پر نمایاں اثر ڈالا.
Khud sitayishi pattern ne is ki zehni sehat par numayan asar dala.
Therapy can help individuals break free from self-abusive behavior.
نفسیاتی علاج افراد کو خود ستائیشی رویے سے آزاد کرنے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے.
Nafsiyati ilaj afraad ko khud sitayishi rawaye se azaad karne mein madad kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of how one must care for themselves rather than harm.
Imagine a person looking in the mirror with a sad expression, realizing they deserve better.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی میں خود کو ستانا کیا ہے؟ خود سے ہی خود کو آزمانا کیا ہے؟
Zindagi mein khud ko satana kya hai? Khud se hi khud ko aazmana kya hai?
What is tormenting oneself in life? What is testing oneself against oneself?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود کو تکلیف دینا خود کو بدحال کرنا ہے.
Khud ko takleef dena khud ko badhaal karna hai.
To harm oneself is to plunge oneself into despair.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-abuse" — the act of harming oneself
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-abusive' is derived from the combination of 'self', referring to the individual, and 'abusive', which pertains to the mistreatment. The word establishes usage from the early 20th century in psychological contexts.