What is another word for suicide?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

There are many different synonyms for the word "suicide" - some are more commonly used than others. "Self-harm" is one term that refers to self-injurious behavior that can range from cutting to burning oneself, among other things. "Self-injury" is another term that is often used to describe this behavior. "Suicidal ideation" is a clinical term that refers to thinking about or planning suicide. "Self-destructive" and "self-destruction" are other synonyms that describe behaviors or emotions that may lead to suicide. Ultimately, no matter what term is used, it is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

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Famous quotes with Suicide

  • Some day science may have the existence of mankind in power, and the human race can commit suicide by blowing up the world.
    Henry Adams
  • Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.
    John Adams
  • Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.
    John Adams
  • The joke of our time is the suicide of intention.
    Theodor Adorno
  • I can say, and I am responsible for what I am saying, that they have started to commit suicide under the walls of Baghdad. We will encourage them to commit more suicides quickly.
    Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf

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