self-destruction

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    The act of causing one's own physical, mental, or emotional ruin, often through harmful behaviors, addiction, or suicide.
    de: Selbstzerstörung
  2. noun
    The process of bringing about one's own failure, downfall, or ruin, typically in a social, professional, or political context.
    de: Selbstuntergang

examples

  1. He chose self-destruction rather than continuing to live as a tormented being.

    Er entschied sich für die Selbstzerstörung, anstatt als gequältes Wesen weiterzuleben.

  2. His reckless decisions led to his professional self-destruction.

    Seine rücksichtslosen Entscheidungen führten zu seinem beruflichen Selbstuntergang.