self-destruction

noun
UK: /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
US: /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

  1. The act of destroying yourself or your own things

    1. His actions seemed like a form of self-destruction.
    2. The company's reckless spending led to its eventual self-destruction.

  2. Behavior that is likely to harm yourself

    1. Drug abuse is a path of self-destruction.
    2. His constant gambling was a clear sign of self-destruction.

  3. A process that causes something to fail or end

    1. The constant infighting led to the party's self-destruction.
    2. Their rigid adherence to outdated practices triggered their self-destruction.

Synonyms

oblivion downfall perdition demise ruin
self-destruction adjective

  1. Relating to or causing harm to oneself

    1. He had self-destruction thoughts.
    2. The novel explores self-destruction behaviors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-destruction" in English means: The act of destroying yourself or your own things, Behavior that is likely to harm yourself, A process that causes something to fail or end.

The phonetic transcription of "self-destruction" is /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌself.dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-destruction": oblivion, downfall, perdition, demise, ruin.

Example usage of "self-destruction": "His actions seemed like a form of self-destruction.". More examples on the page.