murder by suicide
Definitions
An act (such as a suicide bombing) in which a person kills one or more other persons before, or while, killing himself or herself; the act of killing others and oneself in this way.
Examples
“We may arrange⟳ for the best airport security in the world, but if you want⟳ to commit murder⟳ by suicide, you don’t have⟳ to board⟳ a plane to explode⟳ yourself and kill⟳ many people.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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