self-destruction
noun
self-de·struc·tion
ˌself-di-ˈstrək-shən 
: destruction of oneself
especially
: suicide
Examples of self-destruction in a Sentence
the controversy over self-destruction accomplished with the assistance of a physician or other person
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Venu also set a self-destruction date on itself of nine years.
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Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
This is all scheduled to go down during the work week — do your best to limit self-destruction to your personal life and avoid lasting professional consequences.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Aug. 2024
The tale unfolds as a tragic love triangle, exploring themes of societal expectations, unfulfilled love, and self-destruction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
The music feels like a meditation to acknowledge one’s inner chaos without indulging in extremes of denial or self-destruction.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 9 Aug. 2024
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Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
This is all scheduled to go down during the work week — do your best to limit self-destruction to your personal life and avoid lasting professional consequences.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Aug. 2024
The tale unfolds as a tragic love triangle, exploring themes of societal expectations, unfulfilled love, and self-destruction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
The music feels like a meditation to acknowledge one’s inner chaos without indulging in extremes of denial or self-destruction.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 9 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-destruction
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self-destruction
noun
self-de·struc·tion
-di-ˈstrək-shən
: destruction of oneself
especially
: suicide
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