self-destruct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To destroy oneself or itself.
  2. To destroy or greatly damage one's position in a game, in one's work or career, in one's financial or social position, etc.

Word forms

self-destruct self-destructs self-destructing self-destructed

Etymology

From self- + destruct.

Derived words

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