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Self-destruction Definition & Meaning

self-destruction
noun
  1. the act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide"
  2. the act of destroying yourself; "his insistence was pure self-destruction"

"Self-destruction" in song lyrics

See how self-destruction is used in real songs:

  • "He tried to battle me and found self-DESTRUCTION"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "You need to stop fronting or you headed for self-destruction"
    Binary Star — Honest Expression
  • "Yeah, today's topic, is self-destruction"
    Binary Star — Honest Expression

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Frequently asked questions

What does self-destruction mean?
the act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide" the act of destroying yourself; "his insistence was pure self-destruction"
What part of speech is self-destruction?
Self-destruction is a noun.
How many definitions does self-destruction have?
Self-destruction has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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