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UK//ˈsuːɪsaɪdz//US//ˈsuɪɪˌsaɪdz//

Meaning of Suicides

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

Suicides in a sentence

  • The number of suicides has increased in recent years.
  • Mental health support is crucial in preventing suicides.
  • Suicides often leave families searching for answers.
  • A suicide can deeply impact an entire community.
  • Discussing the topic of suicides requires sensitivity and care.

How to use Suicides

Generally used in serious contexts discussing mental health, tragedy, or statistics. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone

Memory hint

Think of 'sigh' for sorrow, and 'cides' like 'decides' to end life.

Related words

Collocations with Suicides

  • rise in suicides
  • prevent suicides
  • impact of suicides

Synonyms for Suicides

  • self-harm
  • self-inflicted death
  • self-destruction

Opposites of Suicides

Common mistakes with Suicides

  • Confused with 'suicide attempts' - attempts are not successful.
  • Using inappropriately light or insensitive contexts - it's a serious issue.
  • Confusing with homicides - suicides are self-inflicted.

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Frequently asked questions about Suicides

What does Suicides mean?

When someone intentionally ends their own life.

What is the definition of Suicides?

The act of intentionally causing one's own death.

How do you use Suicides in a sentence?

The number of suicides has increased in recent years.

Can you give another example of Suicides?

Mental health support is crucial in preventing suicides.

What are synonyms for Suicides?

Common alternatives include self-harm, self-inflicted death, self-destruction.

What is the opposite of Suicides?

Opposite meanings include survival, life, resilience.

What words go with Suicides?

It commonly pairs with rise in suicides, prevent suicides, impact of suicides.

What are common mistakes when using Suicides?

Confused with 'suicide attempts' - attempts are not successful. Using inappropriately light or insensitive contexts - it's a serious issue. Confusing with homicides - suicides are self-inflicted.

How do you pronounce Suicides?

US: //ˈsuɪɪˌsaɪdz//, UK: //ˈsuːɪsaɪdz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Suicides formal or informal?

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

When should I use Suicides?

Generally used in serious contexts discussing mental health, tragedy, or statistics. Avoid in casual conversations.