self–destruction

noun self–de·struc·tion \-ˈstrək-shən\

: the act of hurting or killing yourself

Full Definition of SELF-DESTRUCTION

: destruction of oneself; especially : suicide

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circa 1586

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noun self–de·struc·tion \-di-ˈstrək-shən\

: destruction of oneself; especially : suicide

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