self-mutilation

sɛlf ˌmjuːtɪˈleɪʃən
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Translation of self-mutilation into German

Noun

psychological distress

act of harming oneself without suicidal intent
Selbstverletzung fSelbstverstümmelung f
  • Self-mutilation can be a coping mechanism for emotional pain.Selbstverletzung kann ein Bewältigungsmechanismus für emotionalen Schmerz sein.
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Synonyms and analogies of self-mutilation in English

n.self-harmself-injuryMore synonyms

Examples of self-mutilation in a sentence

  • The therapist discussed self-mutilation with the patient.

Translations of "self-mutilation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSelbstverstümmelungnf.

This self-intoxication, self-mutilation and self-humiliation is a form of degeneration.

Diese Selbstbetäubung, Selbstverstümmelung und Selbsterniedrigung ist eine Form der Entartung.

Because the project of self-change can often degenerate into self-mutilation.

Denn das Projekt der Selbstveränderung kann oftmals zur Selbstverstümmelung entarten.

dieSelbstverletzungnf.

He wrote a book discussing his journey through self-mutilation and recovery.

Er schrieb ein Buch über seine Reise durch Selbstverletzung und Genesung.

He advocated for more research on the psychological aspects of self-mutilation.

Er plädierte für mehr Forschung über die psychologischen Aspekte der Selbstverletzung.

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self-mutilation: Examples and translations in context

The prisoners become so alienated that they turn to self-mutilation.

Die Gefangenen werden so verstört, daß sie zur Selbstverstümmelung greifen.

Instead of that suicide becomes cultically sublimated in a performance of masochistic self-mutilation.

Stattdessen wird der Suizid in einer Performance masochistischer Selbstverstümmelung kultisch sublimiert.

The other reason is self-punishment by self-mutilation, until suicide is creeping in.

Der andere Grund ist Selbstbestrafung durch Selbstverstümmelung, so dass Selbstmord sich einschleicht.

Diagnostics when self-mutilation is suspected is highly topical.

Die Diagnostik bei Verdacht auf Selbstverstümmelung ist hochaktuell.

For self-mutilation, you are sentenced to death.

Wegen Selbstverstümmelung werden Sie zum Tode verurteilt.

Could explain the car wreck and the self-mutilation.

Das würde den Autounfall und die Selbstverstümmelung erklären.

She learned healthier coping mechanisms to replace her habit of self-mutilation.

Sie lernte gesündere Mechanismen, um mit ihrer Gewohnheit der Selbstverletzung umzugehen.

The stigma surrounding self-mutilation often prevents individuals from seeking help.

Das Stigma um Selbstverletzung hindert Einzelne oft daran, Hilfe zu suchen.

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