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Suicide
01
the act of intentionally taking one's own life
Examples
She was devastated by the news of her friend 's suicide.
Mental health professionals work tirelessly to prevent suicide.
1.1
a self-destructive or self-sabotaging behavior or action
Examples
His refusal to seek help for his addiction was considered a form of slow suicide.
Ignoring the warnings and continuing to smoke heavily is a type of suicide.
02
a person who intentionally takes their own life
Examples
The family was devastated to learn that he was a suicide.
The coroner confirmed the deceased was a suicide.
to suicide
01
to intentionally end one's own life
Examples
The isolation and stress led him to consider suiciding himself during his darkest moments.
She sought help after repeatedly having thoughts of suiciding herself.
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