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self-inflicted

[ self-in-flik-tid, self- ]

adjective

  1. inflicted by oneself upon oneself:

    a self-inflicted wound.



self-inflicted

adjective

  1. (of an injury) having been inflicted on oneself by oneself
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • -·ڱtDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of self-inflicted1

First recorded in 1775–85
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Example Sentences

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He was arrested at the scene and later died in hospital from self-inflicted injuries.

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“It doesn’t matter if he self-inflicted wounds or if she defended herself,” Madera said.

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Owen Lawrence, 38, was arrested and taken to hospital with a self-inflicted injury following the incident on the popular Otley Run pub crawl in Headingley on Saturday.

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Two women, aged 19 and 31, were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident, with one later being discharged, while a 38-year-old man was arrested and remained in hospital after suffering a self-inflicted injury, according to police.

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A 38-year-old man who suffered a "self-inflicted injury" was arrested and two weapons - a crossbow and a firearm - were recovered from the scene.

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