masturbation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌmæstərˈbeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of stimulating one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.
Examples
The article discussed the health benefits and potential drawbacks of masturbation.
He admitted to masturbating regularly as a way to relieve stress.
How to Use masturbation
- engage in masturbation (collocation)
- To participate in the act of masturbation. — "Many people engage in masturbation at some point in their lives."
- practice masturbation (collocation)
- To regularly perform the act of masturbation. — "He decided to practice masturbation as a form of stress relief."
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