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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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Hailing from New Zealand, Shervey created and currently can be seen starring in Crackhead, a darkly comedic exploration of addiction, survival, and the absurdity of self-destruction. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Krasner came to artistic maturity during the time of Abstract Expressionism, which mythologized masculinity and self-destruction as artistic proof of life. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The daffodil does not fight the sufferings of life but gives way to it with an intentional act of self-destruction. —Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-destruction
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Hailing from New Zealand, Shervey created and currently can be seen starring in Crackhead, a darkly comedic exploration of addiction, survival, and the absurdity of self-destruction. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Krasner came to artistic maturity during the time of Abstract Expressionism, which mythologized masculinity and self-destruction as artistic proof of life. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The daffodil does not fight the sufferings of life but gives way to it with an intentional act of self-destruction. —Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 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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