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death wish

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.

often, sarcastic

Equivalents

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Examples

“Does Trump suffer⟳ from some kind of political death wish⟳? If so, we must hope⟳ his fall⟳ comes quickly. It is hard to think⟳ of any precedent for such a calamitous display of insensitivity, historical ignorance and uncomprehending political stupidity.”
“Wait⟳, Kris! What the HELL was that!??!?! Why would NOELLE?? Ask⟳ ME?? To do HOMEWORK?? With HER?!?? Deathwish much? Does she WANNA fail⟳?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

death wobble death zone death-bed death-come-quickly death-damp death-dealing

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