Suicide

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

Example Sentences

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

The article discusses the rising rates of suicide in young people.

Synonyms

self-destruction, self-harm, death

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self-destruction, self-harm

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self-harm, self-destruction, death

Antonyms

survival, life preservation, life

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survival, life preservation

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life, survival

Collocations

commit suicide, suicide prevention, suicide rate, suicide attempt

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commit suicide, suicide prevention, suicide rate

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commit suicide, suicide attempt, suicide prevention