Self-immolation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-immolation is a noun meaning The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.
Meaning
The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.
More Meanings
- (figurative) The act of self-sacrificing oneself, in any manner of ways.
Word Forms
- self-immolations
Synonyms for self-immolation
Depending on context, synonyms include autocremation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suicide, burning, selficide, self-killing, self-slaughter, immolation.
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