"Committed suicide" → died by suicide

Stigma-preferred language

Definition

"Committed" carries the grammar of crime and sin. This matters acutely in gambling coverage, where suicide risk is elevated and reporting guidelines apply.

Preferred phrasing

died by suicide · took their own life. Always pair with a help resource.

Source

Primary source for this whole section: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/addiction-ary/ Supporting: https://pttcnetwork.org/non-stigmatizing-language/ · https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/person-first-language-heroin-use-disorder/

Cite this

Betttr. ""Committed suicide" → died by suicide." The Gambling Recovery Glossary. https://betttr.net/glossary/committed-suicide/ (accessed 2026-09-20).

Last updated: 2026-09-20.

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