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Meaning of "masturbation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MASTURBATION

masturbation  [ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASTURBATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Masturbation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MASTURBATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Masturbation

Masturbation is the sexual act involving the self-sexual stimulation of the genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed using a hand or fingers, as well as everyday objects or a sex toy. Mutual masturbation, mutual manual stimulation of the genitals between partners, can be a substitute for sexual penetration. Studies have found that masturbation is frequent in humans of both sexes and all ages, although there is variation. Various medical and psychological benefits have been attributed to a healthy attitude toward sexual activity in general and to masturbation in particular. No causal relationship is known between masturbation and any form of mental or physical disorder. Masturbation has been depicted in art since prehistoric times and is mentioned and discussed in very early writings. In the 18th and 19th centuries, some European theologians and physicians described it as "heinous", "deplorable", and "hideous", but during the 20th century, these taboos generally declined. There has been an increase in discussion and portrayal of masturbation in art, popular music, television, films, and literature.

Definition of masturbation in the English dictionary

The definition of masturbation in the dictionary is the stimulation of your genital organs or, less commonly, those of another to achieve sexual pleasure.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASTURBATION


accubation
ˌækjuːˈbeɪʃən
approbation
ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən
bibation
bɪˈbeɪʃən
bioturbation
ˌbaɪəʊˌtɜːˈbeɪʃən
cibation
sɪˈbeɪʃən
conglobation
ˌkɒŋɡləʊˈbeɪʃən
conurbation
ˌkɒnɜːˈbeɪʃən
dealbation
ˌdiːælˈbeɪʃən
disapprobation
ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən
improbation
ˌɪmprəˈbeɪʃən
incubation
ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən
intubation
ˌɪntjʊˈbeɪʃən
jawbation
dʒɔːˈbeɪʃən
libation
laɪˈbeɪʃən
lobation
ləʊˈbeɪʃən
perturbation
ˌpɜːtəˈbeɪʃən
prelibation
ˌpriːlaɪˈbeɪʃən
probation
prəˈbeɪʃən
reprobation
ˌrɛprəʊˈbeɪʃən
titubation
ˌtɪtjʊˈbeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASTURBATION

mastitis
mastix
mastless
mastlike
mastodon
mastodonic
mastodont
mastodontic
mastodynia
mastoid
mastoidal
mastoidectomies
mastoidectomy
mastoiditis
mastopexy
Mastroianni
masturbate
masturbator
masturbatory
masty

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASTURBATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of masturbation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MASTURBATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «masturbation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of masturbation

Translation of «masturbation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASTURBATION

Find out the translation of masturbation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of masturbation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «masturbation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手淫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la masturbación
570 millions of speakers

English

masturbation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हस्तमैथुन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستمناء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мастурбация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

masturbação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হস্তমৈথুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

masturbation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Melancap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Masturbation
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マスターベーション
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Masturbasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự thủ dâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுயஇன்பம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हस्तमैथुन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mastürbasyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

masturbazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

masturbacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мастурбація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

masturbarea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυνανισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

masturbasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

onani
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

onani
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of masturbation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASTURBATION»

The term «masturbation» is very widely used and occupies the 6.313 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASTURBATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «masturbation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «masturbation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about masturbation

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASTURBATION»

Discover the use of masturbation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to masturbation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Solitary sex: a cultural history of masturbation
Discusses the worldly views of masturbation as transforming from an act of little concern in the ancient world to one of sinfulness and embarrassment in the twentieth century.
Thomas Walter Laqueur, 2003
2
Masturbation: The History of a Great Terror
The Kellogg brothers provide an odd example of the indirect consequences of the attention paid to masturbation in the United States. John and Will Kellogg, basically men of piety and morals, set out to design diets that would avoid excitation.
Jean Stengers, Anne Van, 2001
3
Child Psychopathology
Masturbatory Insanity: An Example Societal and clinical views regarding masturbation in children can be used to illustrate the ways in which conceptualizations of child psychopathology have changed over time, as well as several general ...
Eric J. Mash, Russell A. Barkley, 2003
4
Abnormal Child Psychology
Box 1.2 describes masturbatory insanity, a good illustration of how such thinking can lead to an explanation of abnormal behavior without consideration of objective scientific findings and the base rate of masturbation in the general population.
Eric Mash, David Wolfe, 2008
5
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, ...
The most typical sexual behavior among individuals with autism, both with and without mental retardation, is masturbation (DeMyer, 1979; Haracopos & Pedersen, 1992, as cited in Van Bourgondien et al., 1997; Ousley & Mesibov, 1991).
Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Ami Klin, 2005
6
Our Sexuality
In this textbook the word masturbation is used to describe self-stimulation of one's genitals for sexual pleasure. Autoeroticism is another term used for masturbation. We discuss some perspectives on and purposes of masturbation and specific ...
Robert Crooks, Karla Baur, 2010
7
Masturbation as a Means of Achieving Sexual Health
Masturbation in a Generational Perspective ABSTRACT. Each generation has adopted views on masturbation via transforming cultural definitions of sexuality and normality. This article presents how masturbation habits have changed during ...
Edmond J Coleman, Walter O Bockting, 2013
8
Keats, Modesty and Masturbation
(89) Campbell's definition of 'mentalistic' hedonism'canbe linked to my figurative employment of masturbation anditsassociation with the endless desiringself. Aswith private sexuality, private gain is retained in the realmof a selfgenerated lust ...
Dr Rachel Schulkins, 2014
9
Excessive venery, masturbation, and continence
Exercise in the treatment of spermatorrhoea and impotence, 237 Extroversion of bladder, 161 Face in masturbation, 67-73 False impotence, 91 Fear as a cause of impotence, 85 — as an educational agent, 20-22 — producing impotence, case ...
Joseph William Howe, 1887
10
In Pursuit of Love: Catholic Morality and Human Sexuality
family. Today these arguments are regarded as unpersuasive and have for the most part been abandoned.16 Among contemporary Roman Catholic theologians there are varied opinions regarding the moral status of masturbation. Norbert C.
Vincent J. Genovesi, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASTURBATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term masturbation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Filmmaker Takes Orthodox Masturbation Into His Own Hands
But it was not until he had to teach his son about abstaining from masturbation — known as “guarding the covenant” in Jewish law — that he ... «Forward, Jul 15»
2
10 Signs You're Masturbating Too Much
Masturbation is perfectly healthy. In fact, it has a lot of health benefits attached to it. But, like they say, excess of everything is bad! Here we give ... «MensXP.com, Jul 15»
3
Tomorrow Is 'Hand Job Day' In Japan
Japanese company Tenga, which makes a line of masturbation toys by the same name, is dubbing July 21 as “Hand Job Day”. The reason is ... «Kotaku Australia, Jul 15»
4
Film Review: Irrational Man
Here's the thing: Lucas knows what he preaches at prestigious campuses and in his own writing is nothing more than “verbal masturbation” ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
5
Porn site offers free Google Cardboard to entice you to watch VR booty
... some genius somewhere will invariably ask the all-important question, “Hey, do you think this could be used to improve masturbation?” In the ... «Geek, Jul 15»
6
Gym bunnies beware: there are bugs in there
... Ballard described bodybuilding as asexual masturbation in which the entire musculature simulates a piece of erectile tissue – to having wider ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
7
Savage Love Letter of the Day: Why Couldn't He Follow the Rule?
... the any other girl I asked out—smooching, mutual masturbation, oral sex, PIV, PIB, PBJ, pegging, fisting, puppy play, scat, diapers, sounding, ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»
8
Masturbation Is Wrong. Wait. What?
And until recently, my masturbation practices remained largely unchanged. It's something I've always done in private as a quick tension release ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
A History Of Male Orgasm And Masturbation, Because Attitudes …
Compared to the female orgasm, the male big O seems completely non-mysterious. Sex, orgasm, ejaculation, boom, we're done, where's my sandwich. «Bustle, Jul 15»
10
Masturbation or Blogturbation: Your Choice
Like masturbation, it's another form of self-stimulation. It's blogturbation. Still with me? Then let us agree that masturbation is a good thing. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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