suicides
(noun)
ˈsuːɪˌsaɪdz
Definitions
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Acts of intentionally causing one's own death.
The final act of rebellion where the soul takes its bow from the stage of life.Example: The report examined the rising number of suicides in the city.
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Plural form of suicide.
A tapestry of tragic goodbyes woven from the threads of despair and the longing for peace.Example: The book chronicles various suicides in the literary world.
Origin
Derived from Latin 'suicidium', from 'sui caedere', meaning 'to kill oneself'.
Synonyms
self-destruction, self-harm
Antonyms
survival, life