adjective
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involving, indicating, or tending towards suicide
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liable to result in suicide
a suicidal attempt
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liable to destroy one's own interests or prospects; dangerously rash
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Etymology
Origin of suicidal
Example Sentences
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“If I’m very self-assured about my cultural identity and heritage, I’m much less likely to succumb to suicidal empathy,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
However, research is increasingly showing that wildfire survivors have a significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety — especially during year two of recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Black women have also historically reported suicidal ideation during the postpartum period at a rate roughly double that of white women.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
“I play this game with Gus all the time, but it’s infuriating because he is a completely suicidal video-game player. He’s, like, way too aggressive about saving civilians and whatnot.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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