self-destruction
advancedC1/sɛlf.dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ · self-de-struc-tion
The act of causing one's own ruin or downfall.
Meanings
The act of causing one's own ruin or downfall.
اپنی ہی تباہی یا نقصان کا سبب بننے کا عمل۔
خود تباہی
khud tabahi
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Common Collocations
- cycle of self-destruction
- path to self-destruction
- issues of self-destruction
Example Sentences
His addiction led to a slow path of self-destruction.
اس کی لت نے خود تباہی کی ایک آہستہ راہ کی طرف لے جا دیا۔
Us ki lat ne khud tabahi ki aik aahista raah ki taraf le ja diya.
Recognizing the signs of self-destruction is crucial for recovery.
خود تباہی کے آثار کو پہچاننا بحالی کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔
Khud tabahi ke aasar ko pehchanana bahali ke liye bohat ahem hai.
Many people struggle with self-destruction in times of crisis.
بہت سے لوگوں کو بحران کے وقت خود تباہی سے جدوجہد کرنی پڑتی ہے۔
Bohat se logon ko buhran ke waqt khud tabahi se jidojahid karni parti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as your own choices leading to 'destruction' of wellbeing.
Imagine a person standing on the edge of a cliff, representing the self-destructive choices.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, magar phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away. Many of my wishes came true, but still, they were too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو اپنے آپ کو برباد کرے، اس کا کوئی نہیں ہوتا۔
Jo apne aap ko barbaad kare, us ka koi nahi hota.
He who destroys himself has no one.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + destruction" — the act of destroying oneself or causing harm to oneself
First known use: 19th century
The term self-destruction has evolved in usage from the late 19th century, often applied in psychological contexts to describe behaviors that harm oneself.