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Meaning of self-slaughter
The act of killing oneself intentionally.
Etymology of self-slaughter
The term "self-slaughter" originates from the combination of "self" referring to one's own person, and "slaughter" which comes from the Old French "eschlachier," meaning to kill or slaughter, derived from the Old High German "slahen" or "slachton," meaning to strike or slay, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century to describe the act of taking one's own life.
Synonyms
suicide
self-destruction
self-annihilation
self-murder
self-killing
homicide
murder
manslaughter
killing
slaughter
fatality
casualty
demise
death
destruction
annihilation
extermination
eradication
extinction
liquidation
elimination
assassination
execution
capital punishment
lethal injection
electrocution
hanging
beheading
poisoning
overdose
asphyxiation
suffocation
drowning
self-immolation
harakiri
seppuku
felo-de-se
self-sacrifice
martyrdom
autothanasis
Definitions
- The act of intentionally killing oneself, typically as a result of mental or emotional distress.
- * The deliberate destruction of one's own life, often as a means of escape from suffering or as a form of protest.
Usage Examples
- The coroner ruled the death as self-slaughter after finding evidence of intentional overdose.
- * The rise in self-slaughter cases among teenagers has raised concerns about mental health support in schools.
Antonyms
survival
preservation
conservation
protection
safety
security
salvation
rescue
deliverance
liberation
self-preservation
self-defense
conservation
safeguard
insurance
guarantee
warranty
preservation
restoration
rejuvenation
revival
rebirth
regeneration
renewal
survivalism
preservationism