self-destruction

self–destruction

noun

Definition of SELF-DESTRUCTION

the act of deliberately killing oneself <the controversy over self-destruction accomplished with the assistance of a physician or other person>

Synonyms self-destruction, self-murder, self-slaughter

Related Words hara-kiri (also hari-kiri); martyrdom; blood, foul play, homicide, murder, rubout, slaying; chance-medley, dispatch, killing, manslaughter; assassination, execution; euthanasia, mercy killing