self-immolation

[ self-im-uh-ley-shuh n ]
/ ˈsɛlfˌɪm əˈleɪ ʃən /
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noun

voluntary sacrifice or denial of oneself, as for an ideal or another person.

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Origin of self-immolation

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby self-immolation

self-identify, self-identity, self-ignite, self-image, self-immolating, self-immolation, self-important, self-imposed, self-improvement, self-inclusive, self-incompatible
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Words related to self-immolation

persecution, pain, distress, torture, agony, sacrifice, ordeal, torment, affliction, crucifixion, mortification, anguish, devotion, self-sacrifice, seppuku, disembowelment, agonizing

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British Dictionary definitions for self-immolation

self-immolation

noun

the act or an instance of setting fire to oneself
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