self-destroyer

noun

self-de·stroy·er | \ ˌself-di-ˈstrȯi(-ə)r

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, -dē-\

plural self-destroyers

Definition of self-destroyer

: one who brings about his or her own destruction or ruin … convinced the screenwriters that they needed to adhere to Petit's self-definition as an "artist" rather than a reckless self-destroyer.— Jeff Simon

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self-descriptive

self-designation

self-destroying

self-destruction

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