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самоуби́йство — meaning in English

samoubiystvo

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English meaning

suicide noun The act of intentionally ending one's own life.

Senses

самоуби́йство is used for these senses in English:

suicide (countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing oneself, or of multiple people doing so.
suicide (figuratively) An action that could cause the literal or figurative death of a person or organization, although death is not the aim of the action.

suicide — full definition

noun The act of intentionally ending one's own life.
noun Figuratively, an action so damaging that it destroys a person's career, reputation, or chances.
verb To kill oneself.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

суици́д самоуби́йца самоубийца