self-inflicted
adjective/ˌself ɪnˈflɪktɪd/
/ˌself ɪnˈflɪktɪd/
- a self-inflicted injury, problem, etc. is one that you cause for yourself
- a self-inflicted wound
- Most of Ian’s problems are self-inflicted.
Oxford Collocations DictionarySelf-inflicted is used with these nouns:- wound
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