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.

Synonyms

  • Felo-de-se

Hypernyms

  • Slayer

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.

Synonyms

  • Self-destruction
  • Self-annihilation

Hypernyms

  • Putting To Death
  • Kill

Hyponyms

  • Harikari
  • Hara-kiri
  • Seppuku

Related Words

  • Suicidal (adjective)
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