self-destruct

== English == === Etymology === From self- + destruct. === Verb === self-destruct (third-person singular simple present self-destructs, present participle self-destructing, simple past and past participle self-destructed) (usually figuratively) To destroy oneself or itself. Synonym: autodestruct 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. ==== Derived terms ==== self-destruction ==== Translations ==== === Noun === self-destruct (uncountable) (chiefly science fiction) A feature of a system whereby it destroys itself. Synonyms: autodestruct, autodestruction