Die
Want
Want verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.
Usage example: I want a new car so badly!
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- It seems like Gavin doesn't really want to die, but believes that someone else will die if he doesn't jump.The whole thing is quickly revealed to be about a Love Triangle.
Source: Film / The Ledge -
Older Amy initially refuses to help do this, since she doesn't want to "die" and believes that after 36 years, she deserves her long-overdue rescue.
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Violation of Common Sense: You want to die instead of to live like in other games.
Source: Video Game / Karoshi
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