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deathwish

deathwish is the alternative spelling of death wish.

Meaning of death wish

Noun

death wish (plural death wishes)

  1. (often, sarcastic) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.
    • Does Trump suffer from some kind of political death wish? If so, we must hope his fall comes quickly. It is hard to think of any precedent for such a calamitous display of insensitivity, historical ignorance and uncomprehending political stupidity.2017 August 20, “The Observer view on Donald Trump’s presidency”, in The Observer

Forms of deathwish

pluraldeathwishes

Origin of deathwish

From death + wish.

Questions about deathwish

What is deathwish the alternative spelling of?
Deathwish is the alternative spelling of death wish.

Words near deathwish in the dictionary

  1. deathwatch
  2. deathwatch beetle
  3. deathwatch beetles
  4. deathwatches
  5. deathwise
  6. deathwish
  7. deathwishes
  8. deathworthy
  9. deathy
  10. Deaton
  11. Deatons

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