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- self-defence/ˌself dɪˈfens/The act of protecting oneself from physical harm or attack.nounB2
- self-defense/ˌself dɪˈfens/The act of protecting oneself from physical harm or attack.nounB2
- self-deliverance/ˌself dɪˈlɪv(ə)rəns/The act of freeing oneself from a burden, oppression, or suffering, most commonly through one's own will.nounLow
- self-delusion/ˌself dɪˈluːʒ(ə)n/The act or state of deceiving oneself, of believing something that is not true because one wishes it to be true.nounC1
- self-denial/ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/The act of refusing to allow yourself to have or do something you want, often for moral or religious reasons.nounC1
- self-deprecation/ˌself ˌdep.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/The act of belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself; modesty about one's own abilities or achievements.nounC1
- self-depreciation/ˌself dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/The act or habit of undervaluing or belittling oneself.nounC1
- self-destruct/ˌself dɪˈstrʌkt/To destroy itself or oneself automatically, typically as a deliberate function.adjectivenounverb+1Medium
- self-destruction/ˌself dɪˈstrʌkʃn/The act of destroying or severely harming oneself.nounC1-C2
- self-determination/ˌself dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/The process by which a person or group controls their own life, choices, and future without external compulsion.nounC1
- self-determinism/ˌself dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nɪ.zəm/The philosophical doctrine that all actions are determined by the self, excluding external influences or predetermined fate.nounLow
- self-development/ˌself dɪˈveləpmənt/The process by which a person improves their own knowledge, skills, character, or capabilities through their own efforts.nounMedium
- self-devotion/ˌself dɪˈvəʊʃn/The act or quality of devoting oneself entirely to a cause, person, or ideal, often involving personal sacrifice.nounLow
- self-diagnosis/ˌself ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/The act of identifying a medical or psychological condition in oneself without consulting a qualified professional.nounC1
- self-discipline/ˌselfˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/The ability to control one's own behavior, emotions, or actions to achieve goals or follow rules.nounB2
- self-disclosure/ˌself dɪˈskləʊʒə(r)/The act of revealing personal, private, or intimate information about oneself to another person.nounC1
- self-discovery/ˌself dɪˈskʌvəri/The process of gaining knowledge and understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.nounMedium
- self-dissociation/ˌself dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/A psychological or chemical process where something separates from itself, often referring to a mental state where a person feels detached from their own thoughts, feelings, or identity.nounC1
- self-distrust/ˌself dɪsˈtrʌst/Lack of confidence in one's own abilities, judgment, or worth.nounLow
- self-doubt/ˌself ˈdaʊt/lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilitiesnounB2
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