parasuicide

/ ˌpærəˈsuːɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the deliberate infliction of injury on oneself or the taking of a drug overdose as an attempt at suicide which may not be intended to be successful

2. a person who commits such an act

Example Sentences

To those asking, “What now?,” the answer is rage, rage against the forces that oppress before that anger turns to parasuicide.

From Seattle Times