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self-in·flict·ed | \ ˌself-in-ˈflik-təd 
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\Definition of self-inflicted
: inflicted or caused by oneself
a self-inflicted wound His staff problems are self-inflicted, the product of his poor judgment and bad choices. — The Guardian (United Kingdom)
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self-inflicted
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-inflicted
: caused by your own actions
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self-inflicted
adjectiveself-in·flict·ed | \ -in-ˈflik-təd \
\Medical Definition of self-inflicted
: inflicted by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
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