Self-aggression
Translation of "self-aggression" into Russian
self-aggression
Nounself-aggression
self-aggressions pl
Primarily an uncountable psychological term; a plural form exists but is seldom used.
Психологический/медицинский термин; агрессия, направленная на самого себя
Cutting and other forms of self-injury are expressions of self-aggression.
Порезы и другие формы самоповреждений являются проявлениями аутоагрессии.
Additional translations
самоагрессия
Разговорный вариант, синоним "аутоагрессия" Definitions
self-aggression
NounAggressive or hostile behavior, feelings, or impulses that a person directs toward themselves, often resulting in self-harm or other self-destructive actions.
Cutting and other forms of self-injury are expressions of self-aggression.
In psychology, the tendency or drive to turn aggressive energy inward against oneself rather than toward external objects.
Therapists help patients recognise and redirect their self-aggression into healthier outlets.