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UK/["/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/"]/US/["/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/"]/

Meaning of Suicide

In simple words: When someone intentionally ends their own life.

Suicide in a sentence

  • The government launched a campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
  • After losing his job and facing financial troubles, he contemplated suicide.
  • Many support groups help individuals recover after surviving a suicide attempt.
  • Suicide rates have increased in the last decade, inspiring research into causes and solutions.
  • The novel's plot includes a character's suicide as a turning point in the story.
  • The term 'suicide' can also refer to a self-destructive act, not necessarily death.

How to use Suicide

This word is serious and should be used with care. It's appropriate in discussions about mental health, but not in casual conversations. Avoid using it lightly to show respect for those affected by it.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sue' trying to end something painful, but remember it's about a life.

Related words

Synonyms for Suicide

  • self-harm
  • self-inflicted death
  • taking one's life

Opposites of Suicide

Common mistakes with Suicide

  • Confusing 'suicide' with 'homicide' which refers to killing someone else.
  • Using the term lightly in jokes or casual conversations.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'sue-icide' instead of 'sigh-icide'.

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Frequently asked questions about Suicide

What does Suicide mean?

When someone intentionally ends their own life.

What is the definition of Suicide?

the act of killing yourself deliberately

How do you use Suicide in a sentence?

The government launched a campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Can you give another example of Suicide?

After losing his job and facing financial troubles, he contemplated suicide.

What are synonyms for Suicide?

Common alternatives include self-harm, self-inflicted death, taking one's life.

What is the opposite of Suicide?

Opposite meanings include survival, rescue, salvation.

What words go with Suicide?

It commonly pairs with attempted, collective, double, commit, attempt, consider, risk, threat, attempt.

What are common mistakes when using Suicide?

Confusing 'suicide' with 'homicide' which refers to killing someone else. Using the term lightly in jokes or casual conversations. Mispronouncing it as 'sue-icide' instead of 'sigh-icide'.

How do you pronounce Suicide?

US: /["/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Suicide formal or informal?

"Suicide" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Suicide?

This word is serious and should be used with care. It's appropriate in discussions about mental health, but not in casual conversations. Avoid using it lightly to show respect for those affected by it.

What CEFR level is Suicide?

"Suicide" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.