self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
ˌself-in-ˈflik-təd 
: inflicted or caused by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
His staff problems are self-inflicted, the product of his poor judgment and bad choices.—
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Investigators determined the shooting was accidentally self-inflicted, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
Police said Bryant's wounds were self-inflicted.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
This is all an example of roster mismanagement from general manager Chris Grier, who has held that role since 2016 and gained all power in 2019 because some of these problems were self-inflicted.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
While authorities are quick to rule the fatal gunshot wound self-inflicted, and some speculate that the article drove Dale to suicide, Lee knows enough about the Washbergs to suspect foul play.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
Police said Bryant's wounds were self-inflicted.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
This is all an example of roster mismanagement from general manager Chris Grier, who has held that role since 2016 and gained all power in 2019 because some of these problems were self-inflicted.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
While authorities are quick to rule the fatal gunshot wound self-inflicted, and some speculate that the article drove Dale to suicide, Lee knows enough about the Washbergs to suspect foul play.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
-in-ˈflik-təd
: inflicted by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
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