Definition of "self-destructs" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of self-destruct. (verb)

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• "So, for example, if a liver cell enters the bloodstream and lodges elsewhere in the body, it gets the wrong signals and self-destructs."
• "We're not a team that self-destructs like that, but we got frustrated and caught in the moment."
• "Intelligence work has its own particular demands and a unique culture, and the stakes can be high if someone self-destructs on the job."