A self-inflicted wound, is the act of harming oneself where there are no underlying psychological problems related to the self-injury, but where the injurer wanted to take advantage of being injured.
What does it mean when something is self-inflicted?
A self-inflicted injury is an injury that a person gives themselves on purpose, without the intent to end their life. Other names for this behavior include self-harm, self-mutation, nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), and parasuicidal behavior.
Is self-inflicted one word?
inflicted by oneself upon oneself: a self-inflicted wound.