Suicide

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːəˌsaɪd/

Suicide (noun)

  1. the act of intentionally causing one's own death.
  2. a very dangerous or foolish action that could lead to failure.

Examples

  • He sought help to prevent suicide.
  • Suicide is a serious public health issue.

Common collocations: prevent suicide, commit suicide, suicide prevention, financial suicide, career suicide

Synonyms of Suicide

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Suicide

  • when discussing outcomes of life-threatening situations