self destruction

/ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌkʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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