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self-destruction

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self-de⋅struc⋅tion

[self-di-struhk-shuhn, self-]
–noun
1. the destruction or ruination of oneself or one's life.
2. suicide.

Origin:
1580–90
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self-de·struc·tion   (sělf'dĭ-strŭk'shən)
n.  
  1. The act or process of destroying oneself or itself.

  2. Suicide.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: self–de·struc·tion
Pronunciation: -di-'str&k-sh&n
Function: noun
: destruction of oneself; especially : SUICIDE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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