self-destruction

language: en

definitions

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

examples

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

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

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

    His reckless decisions led to his professional self-destruction.