Definitions

1. noun

A term used by Sigmund Freud to describe the destructive aspect of the id, representing the desire for aggression and destruction.

“Freud’s concept of the destrudo highlights the destructive tendencies within the human psyche.”

2. noun

A hypothetical concept used to describe the tendency towards self-destruction or the desire for chaos.

“The character’s actions were driven by her growing destrudo, as she became increasingly reckless and destructive.”