Synonyms of self-immolation

self-immolation

noun

as in self-annihilation

Related Words

• self-annihilation
• self-flagellation
• neutrality
• objectivity
• impartiality
• altruism
• generosity
• magnanimity
• self-sacrifice
• fairness
• disinterestedness
• detachment
• selflessness
• unselfishness
• self-forgetfulness
• self-abandonment

Dissimilar Words

• selfishness
• narcissism
• egoism
• self-absorption
• egotism
• self-interest
• egomania
• egocentrism
• egocentricity
• self-involvement
• navel-gazing
• selfness
• self-preoccupation
• self-concern
• self-centeredness
• self-regard
• vanity
• complacency
• ego
• conceit
• vainglory
• self-sufficiency
• complacence
• pomposity
• self-indulgence
• self-satisfaction
• smugness
• self-respect
• pride
• self-love
• self-admiration
• conceitedness
• self-conceit
• self-importance
• vainness
• pompousness
• pridefulness
• vaingloriousness
• self-esteem
• self-glorification
• self-content
• self-contentment
• self-consequence
• self-assumption
• self-partiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-immolation

The Bexar County medical examiner's office later ruled her death as a suicide by self-immolation. — John Hanna and Juan Lozano The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 Feb. 2026

The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide by self-immolation. — Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026

Schilinski weaves together sequences that are intimate and mysterious, incredible depictions of the inner logic of a child trying to understand a horrifying reality, or the dramatic fantasies of self-immolation entertained by a teenager. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

Later, when Doyle comes into some mysterious bags of cash, and heads toward the mainland with a bottle of booze, a boat, and one last chance to go out in a blaze of self-immolation, Farrell manages to mix dread and adrenaline into every silent expression. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025