Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pseudocide
noun
/ˈsuːdəˌsaɪd/
Definition
The act of faking one’s own death.
Examples
- After facing overwhelming debt, he considered pseudocide as a way out.
- The novel’s protagonist staged a pseudocide to start anew in a different city.
Meaning
Pseudocide refers to a deliberate act where someone pretends to die, often to escape from responsibilities or problems in their life.
Synonyms
- Fake death
- Death faking
- Simulated death
