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death wish
noun
: a desire to die
Full Definition of DEATH WISH
: the conscious or unconscious desire for the death of oneself or of another
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First Known Use of DEATH WISH
1913
Rhymes with DEATH WISH
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Medical Dictionary
death wish
noun
Medical Definition of DEATH WISH
: the conscious or unconscious desire for the death of another or of oneself—called also destrudo
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