self destruction
/ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌkʃən/
noun
- The act or process of destroying oneself or itself, either deliberately or through one's own actions.
- The villain's plan involved the self-destruction of the city.
- His addiction led to a slow path of self-destruction.
- The machine was designed for self-destruction in case of emergency.
- Behavior that harms one's own well-being, relationships, or future.
- She recognized her pattern of self-destruction and sought therapy.
- The company's refusal to change was a form of corporate self-destruction.
- Gossip and lies can lead to the self-destruction of a friendship.
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