suicide

• Substantivo que designa o ato de tirar a própria vida de forma intencional; também se refere à pessoa que comete esse ato.

A noun referring to the act of intentionally causing one's own death.

1. Self-inflicted deathB2formal

   The act of intentionally causing one's own death.

   Suicídio

   • The tragedy of suicide affects many families worldwide.
   • He attempted suicide but was rescued in time.
   • Mental health support can help prevent suicide.

   Sinônimosfelo-de-seself-destruction

2. Ruinous actionC1formal

   An action that is disastrously damaging to one's own interests or career.

   Ato suicida

   • Publishing that article would be political suicide for the senator.
   • Ignoring customer complaints is commercial suicide.
   • His reckless behavior was career suicide.

   Sinônimosown goalself-destruction