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View synonyms for suicidal

suicidal

[soo-uh-sahyd-l]

adjective

  1. pertaining to, involving, or suggesting suicide.

  2. tending or leading to suicide.

  3. foolishly or rashly dangerous.

    He drives at a suicidal speed.



suicidal

/ ˌsjuː-, ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl /

adjective

  1. involving, indicating, or tending towards suicide

  2. liable to result in suicide

    a suicidal attempt

  3. liable to destroy one's own interests or prospects; dangerously rash

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • suicidally adverb
  • pseudosuicidal adjective
  • unsuicidal adjective
  • unsuicidally adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of suicidal1

First recorded in 1770–80; suicide + -al 1
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Example Sentences

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His mother said she began experiencing suicidal thoughts when Lincoln had a "meltdown" following a trip to Lidl on the morning of 15 December.

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The findings show a clear trend: people who used finasteride were far more likely to experience mood disorders and suicidal thoughts than those who did not.

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Scientists have found that people receiving treatment for mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face a higher risk of severe outcomes, including depression and suicidal thoughts.

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"Finally, there is a law that requires companies to protect their users who express suicidal ideations to chatbots."

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"At one point I drowned in suicidal ideation. It was despair. So I don't know that I coped. But I survived."

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