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self-destruction

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of self-destruction

self-murder, self-slaughter, suicide
Words Related to self-destruction

hara-kiri (also hari-kiri)

martyrdom

blood, foul play, homicide, murder, rubout, slaying

chance-medley, dispatch, killing, manslaughter

assassination, execution

euthanasia, mercy killing

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