Synonyms for self-preservation
self-preser·va·tion

Princeton's WordNet

1. self-preservationnoun

   preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency

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1. List of paraphrases for "self-preservation":

   self-protection, survival

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1. Christina Richey:

   Institutions appear to be more worried about self-preservation than about their most vulnerable members, it's understandable from a financial standpoint, frankly, but when we don't see notorious harassers being fired or suffering any adverse consequences, we are less confident that complaints will be heard and adjudicated fairly. Then there are fewer complaints and less enforcement.

2. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Nurturing the environment is an ultimate act of self-preservation.

3. William Blackstone:

   And, lastly, to vindicate these rights, when actually violated and attacked, the subjects of England are entitled, in the first place, to the regular administration and free course of justice in the courts of law; next to the right of petitioning the king and parliament for redress of grievances; and, lastly, to the right of having and using arms for self preservation and defense.

4. Antonio Tinio:

   Duterte is very aware that if someone from outside of his camp is elected president it's very likely he will end up in jail. It's about self-preservation, as vice president, she has the stature, she's respected by the international community and that's why Duterte at the moment is paying attention to what she says.

5. Cas Overton:

   As I moved backward away from it, I grabbed its neck and I knew that I couldn't get away from it. If I ran, it would be faster than I would and would just tear me to pieces, you know, self-preservation kicks in, and I guess a primitive part of my brain just went into operation and that was it.