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deathwish Synonyms
Another word for deathwish
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• noun (Context 1)
A conscious or unconscious desire for the end of one's own life or the life of another, often manifested through reckless, self-destructive behavior.
Usage Example
"Cycling through heavy city traffic at night without lights or a helmet seems like a total death wish."
Strongest
death wish
Strong
thanatos
death instinct
death drive
Opposites of deathwish
The opposite of deathwish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
self-preservation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deathwish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deathwish