"musturbation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of must + masturbation, coined by Dr. Albert Ellis. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|must|masturbation}} Blend of must + masturbation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} musturbation (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) The compulsive insistence that things ought to be a particular way. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: musterbation Coordinate_terms: oughtism

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