Masturbated: meaning, definitions and examples

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masturbated

 

[ mæstərˌbeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual activity

Masturbated refers to the act of sexually stimulating oneself, typically to achieve orgasm. This practice is common among people of all ages and can be a natural part of human sexuality. While it may carry some social stigma in certain cultures, it is often considered a normal and healthy sexual activity. Additionally, studies suggest that masturbation can have various health benefits, including relieving stress and improving sexual function.

Synonyms

autoeroticism, self-pleasure, self-stimulation

Examples of usage

  • He masturbated to relieve stress.
  • Many people masturbated during their teenage years.
  • She admitted that she had masturbated frequently.
  • He found that he often masturbated in private.

Translations

Translations of the word "masturbated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 masturbar-se

🇮🇳 हाथ से उत्तेजना

🇩🇪 masturbiert

🇮🇩 masturbasi

🇺🇦 мастурбував

🇵🇱 masturbować

🇯🇵 masturbated

🇫🇷 masturbé

🇪🇸 masturbado

🇹🇷 mastürbasyon yaptı

🇰🇷 자위했다

🇸🇦 استمناء

🇨🇿 masturboval

🇸🇰 masturboval

🇨🇳 自慰

🇸🇮 masturbiral

🇮🇸 masturbated

🇰🇿 мастурбация жасады

🇬🇪 მართა

🇦🇿 mastürbasyon etdi

🇲🇽 masturbado

Etymology

The term 'masturbate' has a complex etymology. It is derived from the Latin word 'masturbari,' which means 'to defile' or 'to dirty.' The word is believed to be composed of 'mas,' a term referring to the male sex, and 'turbare,' meaning 'to disturb' or 'to confuse.' Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the act of sexual self-stimulation. This term has been in use since the 17th century, reflecting various cultural attitudes towards sexuality throughout history. While masturbation was often viewed negatively by historical moralists and religious authorities, perspectives have shifted in modern times, with many considering it a normal aspect of human sexuality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,169, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.