self annihilation
/ˌsɛlfəˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The act of destroying oneself completely, either physically, mentally, or spiritually.
- Some ancient philosophies view self-annihilation as a path to enlightenment.
- The character in the novel chooses self-annihilation rather than facing a life of captivity.
- His addiction led him down a path of slow self-annihilation.
- The complete loss or destruction of one's own identity, personality, or sense of self.
- After years of working for the corporation, she felt a sense of self-annihilation, as if she had no personal identity left.
- The cult demanded total self-annihilation from its members, erasing their individual thoughts and desires.
- In some religious traditions, self-annihilation means surrendering your ego to a higher power.
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