Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suicide
noun
/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/
Definition
The intentional act of causing one’s own death.
Examples
- After years of struggling with depression, he unfortunately considered suicide.
- The community organized an event to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
- She reached out for help, recognizing the signs that might lead someone to consider suicide.
Meaning
Suicide refers to the act of ending one’s own life, often due to overwhelming emotional pain or mental illness.
Synonyms
- self-destruction
- self-harm
- self-inflicted death
