Suicide (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who kills himself intentionally.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The detective was investigating the scene of the suicide, trying to understand what had driven the young man to take his own life.
- Her friend's suicide had left her feeling shocked and guilty, wondering if there was anything she could have done to prevent it.
- The mental health charity was working to raise awareness about the warning signs of suicide and how to intervene if someone was struggling.
- After struggling with depression for years, he finally succumbed to his demons and took his own life in a tragic act of suicide.
- The coroner's report confirmed that the death was a suicide, but the family was still struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
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Meaning 2
The act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The coroner's report confirmed that the death was a result of suicide.
- Experts have linked the rise in teenage anxiety to an increased risk of suicide.
- The organization provides counseling services for people who have attempted suicide and their families.
- The court ruled that the defendant's actions had contributed to the victim's decision to take her own life, but stopped short of charging her with assisted suicide.
- Research indicates that suicide rates tend to be higher in areas with limited access to mental health services.