Synonyms of self-destruction

self-destruction

noun

ˌself-di-ˈstrək-shən 

as in suicide

the act of deliberately killing oneself

the controversy over self-destruction accomplished with the assistance of a physician or other person

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suicide
• murder
• self-slaughter
• martyrdom
• self-murder
• assassination
• homicide
• killing
• hari-kari
• execution
• slaying
• manslaughter
• hara-kiri
• foul play
• euthanasia
• mercy killing
• dispatch
• blood
• rubout
• chance-medley

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of self-destruction

Season one is a smutty yet wonderful crescendo of self-destruction driven by a cast of characters that includes Fleabag’s intensely awkward sister Claire (Sian Clifford), her selfish and pretentious stepmother (Olivia Colman), and her clueless father (Bill Paterson). —Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024

Ghosts and vengeful spirits lurk and linger, tempting and prodding our characters toward self-destruction. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024

The Cleveland Browns are no strangers to self-destruction. —Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

In addition to The Shining, Finn found inspiration in the stories of tragic pop stars like Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, and other members of the 27 Club while charting Skye's path of self-destruction. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2024