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masturbate

[ mas-ter-beyt ]

verb (used without object)

, mas·tur·bat·ed, mas·tur·bat·ing.
  1. to engage in masturbation.


verb (used with object)

, mas·tur·bat·ed, mas·tur·bat·ing.
  1. to practice masturbation upon.

masturbate

/ ˈmæstəˌbeɪt /

verb

  1. to stimulate the genital organs of (oneself or another) to achieve sexual pleasure


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Derived Forms

  • ˌmasturˈbation, noun
  • ˈmasturˌbator, noun

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Other Words From

  • mastur·bator noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of masturbate1

1855–60; < Latin masturbātus, past participle of masturbārī to engage in masturbation

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Word History and Origins

Origin of masturbate1

C19: from Latin masturbārī, of unknown origin; formerly thought to be derived from manus hand + stuprāre to defile

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