masturbate
word
Definition
To touch or stimulate your own sexual organs for pleasure, usually to achieve orgasm.
Usage & Nuances
This verb is direct and clinical and can be considered sensitive or taboo in many contexts. Used in medical or educational discussions; in casual speech, people often use euphemisms. Not appropriate in formal or polite situations.
Spanish: masturbarsePortuguese (BR): masturbar-sePortuguese (PT): mastrubar-seChinese (Simplified): 手淫Chinese (Traditional): 手淫Hindi: हस्तमैथुन करनाArabic: يستمنيBengali: স্বমেহন - হস্তমৈথুনRussian: мастурбироватьJapanese: マスターベーションする - 自慰するVietnamese: thủ dâmKorean: 자위하다Turkish: mastürbasyon yapmakUrdu: مشت زنی کرناIndonesian: masturbasi - onani
Example Sentences
He felt embarrassed to talk about masturbating.
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Not everyone feels comfortable admitting they masturbate.
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Some people masturbate out of curiosity, not just for pleasure.
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Some people masturbate to relax or feel good.
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It is normal for teenagers to masturbate as they grow up.
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Doctors say it’s safe and healthy to masturbate as long as it doesn't interfere with daily life.
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