expression, godan verb (-ru)
shorten one's life; hasten one's death
Used when extreme hardship, overwork, or stress is perceived as physically wearing a person down and reducing their lifespan.
過労で命を削るような働き方はやめるべきだ。
You should stop working in a way that shortens your life through overwork.
彼は酒とタバコ
He is shortening his life with alcohol and cigarettes.