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Self-destruct

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To destroy oneself or itself. figuratively, usually

    "The submarine was primed to self-destruct."

  2. 2
    do away with oneself or itself wordnet
  3. 3
    To destroy or greatly damage one's position in a game, in one's work or career, in one's financial or social position, etc.

    "If you attack with an energy level of only 30 you are going to self-destruct."

Etymology

From self- + destruct.

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