self-destruct
verb
self-de·struct
ˌself-di-ˈstrəkt 
self-destructed; self-destructing; self-destructs
: to destroy oneself or itself
self-destruct
adjective
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Inevitably, his fascists self-destruct.
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Nevada had already self-destructed by then.
—Travis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The company believes the vehicle then automatically self-destructed.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Celtic promptly drew 0-0 at home against FC Kairat in their Champions League qualification play-off, while Rangers pressed the self-destruct button and lost 3-1 to visitors Club Brugge.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Nevada had already self-destructed by then.
—Travis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The company believes the vehicle then automatically self-destructed.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Celtic promptly drew 0-0 at home against FC Kairat in their Champions League qualification play-off, while Rangers pressed the self-destruct button and lost 3-1 to visitors Club Brugge.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-destruct
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-destruct. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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