Meaning of death wish | Babel Free

Definitions

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

often, sarcastic

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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?”

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