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self-de·struc·tive

(sĕlf′dĭ-strŭk′tĭv)

adj.

1. Tending to do harm to oneself.

2. Marked by an impulse or tendency to harm or kill oneself.

self′-de·struc′tive·ly adv.

self′-de·struc′tive·ness n.

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self-destructive

adj

tending to destroy oneself, one's reputation, etc through one's habits or actions

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

self′-destruc′tive

adj.

1. destructive to oneself.

2. reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires.

[1645–55]

self′-destruc′tively, adv.

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Adj.

self-destructive - dangerous to yourself or your interests; "suicidal impulses"; "a suicidal corporate takeover strategy"; "a kamikaze pilot"

suicidal

dangerous, unsafe - involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"

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self-destructive

[ˌselfdɪsˈtrʌktɪv] ADJ → autodestructivo

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self-destructive

adj autodestructivo

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