Phrase guide

kill oneself

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kill, oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You were stupid to try climbing up there. You might have killed yourself.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: commit suicide

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To exert oneself to an excessive degree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Don't kill yourself raking the leaves now: We're due for a windstorm tonight.
  • We just about killed ourselves laughing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bust one's ass

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Expresses discontent or contempt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, imperative, offensive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fuck you, go fuck yourself, go to hell

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

strain oneself more than is healthy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overexert oneself

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: strive, reach, strain

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: mátate — Internet slang