self-destructive in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for self-destructive in the English»Spanish Dictionary

self-destructive [Am ˈˌsɛlf dəˈstrəktɪv, ˈˌsɛlf diˈstrəktɪv, Brit ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌktɪv] ADJ

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Generally speaking, self-destructive actions may be deliberate, born of impulse, or developed as a habit.
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He outlined eight stages of spiritual degeneration in which believers make self-destructive decisions that reverse their spiritual growth.
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He was noted for his unique drumming style and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour.
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She also seems to gain some insight into the restlessness and self-destructive impulses of the younger generation.
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The artist continues to redirect his self-destructive urges into his work.
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They began an affair in the new year which was pretty self-destructive.
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It has been reported as a self-destructive fantasy, and occurrences have been reported in non-human primates.
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The practice of applying light skin as a point of reference, however, is considered to be culturally self-destructive.
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People have the right to engage in some self-destructive activities.
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He believed it was necessary to appeal to a patient's intellect and reason in order to eliminate negative and self-destructive habits.
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