Phrase guide

suicide mission

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A task which is so dangerous for the people involved that they are not expected to survive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

killing or injuring others while annihilating yourself; usually accomplished with a bomb

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: martyr operation, sacrifice operation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mission, charge, commission

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Translations

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  • German: Himmelfahrtskommando — Translations