Self-Preservation

Synonyms of self-preservation

• self-defense
• self-protection
• self-care

Antonyms of self-preservation

• self-sacrifice
• altruism
• selflessness

Collocations of self-preservation

survival

Frequency: 80 %

In times of crisis, our natural instinct for survival takes over.

instinct

Frequency: 70 %

His instinct for self-preservation kicked in when he sensed danger.

security

Frequency: 65 %

Seeking financial security is often linked to the instinct of self-preservation.

safety

Frequency: 60 %

She always prioritizes safety as part of her self-preservation strategy.

defense

Frequency: 50 %

The animal instinct for self-preservation drives the need for defense mechanisms.

Idiomatic Expressions for self-preservation

• Phrase: survival of the fittest
  Meaning: the idea that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
  Usage: Natural selection operates on the principle of survival of the fittest, promoting self-preservation in species.