Self-immolate

verb/sˈɛɫfˈɪmʌɫˈeɪt/psychology
Definition
Set fire to oneself, especially as a form of protest or sacrifice.
Etymology
From self- +‎ immolate.
In a sentence
  • He effectively self-immolated his career by sending that all-company email.
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added 2025-08-13