英和和英

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death wish (plural death wishes)

1. (psychology, often sarcastic) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.
   • 2017 August 20, “The Observer view on Donald Trump’s presidency”, in The Observer‎:

     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.

   • 2021 September 17, Toby Fox, Deltarune, Windows, level/area: Chapter 2:

     Wait, Kris! What the HELL was that!??!?! Why would NOELLE?? Ask ME?? To do HOMEWORK?? With HER?!?? Deathwish much? Does she WANNA fail?

   • 2023 September 24, HarryBlank, “Working Wonders”, in SCP Foundation‎, archived from the original on 25 May 2024:

     "I reiterate: outside is death." Brenda squeezed her hand. "You won't make it far by yourself."

     "So go with her." Reynders made it sound like nothing more than advising a trip to the grocery store.

     "What about how I spent the last few months hiding in a water tank suggests to you that I have a death wish?" Brenda's voice was raised, but she wasn't facing the window. She was facing Udo. For the first time, she wasn't only worried about herself.