self-torture

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Noun self-torture has 1 sense

self-torture, self-torment - self-imposed distress
--₁ is a kind of distress, hurt, suffering

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Self-Torture

Definition: The act or process of inflicting mental or physical pain on oneself intentionally.

Sample Sentences:

Her constant self-torture throughout the years had taken a toll on her mental health.
Some individuals resort to self-torture as a means of seeking repentance or expiation for their sins.
The book explores the complex psychology behind self-torture and the reasons it manifests.
Extreme dieting and excessive exercise can sometimes be forms of self-torture rooted in body image issues.
He found solace in writing poetry as a form of self-torture, using the art to express his inner torment.

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