Synonyms for

Suicidal

Verb / ˌsu:ʌˈsaɪdʌl / Another word for suicidal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Suicidal means wanting to kill oneself or showing a tendency to take one's own life.

Synonyms & similar words

selfdestructive self-destructive self-harming self-injurious self-murderous self-wounding self-destructing suicide-prone suicidogenic suicidomaniac suicidophilic suicidopterous suicidous suicidic suicidogenic suicidomaniacal suicidophilic suicidopterous suicidous suicidalistic

Synonyms by register

Formal

self-destructive morbid despairing

Informal

fed up done for at the end of one's rope

Literary

death-seeking world-weary

Antonyms

content happy joyful optimistic hopeful satisfied cheerful

Common collocations

  • suicidal thoughts
  • suicidal ideation
  • suicidal tendencies
  • suicidal behavior
  • suicidal attempt
  • suicidal crisis
  • suicidal person

Word family

noun suicide
adjective suicidal

Usage note

This term is highly sensitive and should be used with extreme caution. It refers to the act or state of intending to kill oneself.

Example sentences

  1. She was feeling very suicidal after her breakup.
  2. He had a history of suicidal tendencies.
  3. The therapist was able to help her overcome her suicidal thoughts.
  4. The warning signs of suicidal behavior should never be ignored.
  5. He was referred to a specialist for his suicidal tendencies.

Quotes

  • The thought of suicide is a great consolation: by means of it one gets through many a dark night.
  • There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
  • Suicide is not a solution, it's a permanent end to temporary problems.

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