Felos de se, also known as suicide, is a sensitive and complex subject. It is not uncommon for people to try to use other terms to minimize the pain and stigma associated with the word. There are some synonyms that can be used such as self-killing, self-destruction, self-annihilation, suicide, self-murder, self-slaughter, and self-demise. However, it is important to recognize that these words still carry a heavy emotional weight and it is essential to approach the subject with empathy and sensitivity. While searching for terms to describe this difficult subject, we should be mindful of how we speak and the words we use.