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self-de·struct
(sĕlf′dĭ-strŭkt′)n.
A mechanism for causing a device to destroy itself.
intr.v. self-de·struct·ed, self-de·struct·ing, self-de·structs
To destroy oneself or itself: "died at 28, wasted from years of self-destructing on drugs" (Jack Kroll).
[Back-formation from self-destruction.]
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self-destruct
vb
1. (intr) to explode or disintegrate automatically as a result of pre-programming: the missile self-destructed.
2. to destroy oneself, one's reputation, etc, through one's habits or actions: I totally self-destructed with drugs.
n
(as modifier): hit the self-destruct button.
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self′-destruct′
v.i.
1. to destroy itself or oneself.
adj. 2. causing something to self-destruct.
[1965–70, Amer.]
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self-destruct
Past participle: self-destructed
Gerund: self-destructing
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| Verb | 1. | self-destruct - do away with oneself or itself; "The machine will self-destruct if you tamper with it" |
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