Suicide
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of intentionally taking one's own life. Can also refer to a self-destructive action or course of action.
“Mental health support is crucial for suicide prevention.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/
Syllables
su·i·cide
Related Words
Synonyms
self-destructionself-harm
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Wordle
Contains three I's and vowels U, E; serious term
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; multiple I's provide flexibility
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