self-destruct

self-de·struct

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Definitions of self-destruct word

verb without object self-destruct to destroy itself or oneself: The missile is built so that a malfunction will cause it to self-destruct. 1
verb without object self-destruct to cause itself or oneself to reach a state of collapse, dysfunction, confusion, or the like: The committee is so disorganized it will probably self-destruct before it can accomplish anything. 1
adjective self-destruct causing something to self-destruct: a self-destruct mechanism. 1
intransitive verb self-destruct object: destroy itself 1
intransitive verb self-destruct person: treat yourself abusively 1
verb self-destruct If someone self-destructs, they do something that seriously damages their chances of success. 0

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1965-70

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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