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How to pronounce “self-destruct”
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- Practice the English pronunciation of self-destruct with real speech in context.
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- Dr. Kristin Neff
- Definition summary
- (usually figuratively) To destroy oneself or itself.
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How to pronounce self-destruct
Dr. Kristin Neff

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Meaning
- [Verb]
- (usually figuratively) To destroy oneself or itself.
- 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.
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