Parasuicidal

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who carries out parasuicide. rare
Adjective
  1. 1
    Inclined towards parasuicide.

    "Patterns of behavioral dysregulation, such as substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, and previous parasuicidal acts are frequent[…]"

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"Patterns of behavioral dysregulation, such as substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, and previous parasuicidal acts are frequent[…]"

Etymology

From para- (“resembling”) + suicidal.

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