Main Entry:1at·tempt
Pronunciation:\ə-ˈtem(p)t\
Function:transitive verb
Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French attempter, from Latin attemptare, from ad- + temptare to touch, try — more at tempt
Date:14th century
1: to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect <attempted to swim the swollen river>
2archaic : tempt
3archaic : to try to subdue or take by force : attack
— at·tempt·able \-&#712;tem(p)-t&#601;-b&#601;l\ adjective
synonyms attempt, try, endeavor, essay, strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end. attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort <will attempt to photograph the rare bird>. try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something <tried to determine which was the better procedure>. endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty <endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains>. essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting <will essay a dramatic role for the first time>. strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort <continues to strive for peace>.
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That's an odd word to use in regards to taking one's life. Ending ones life isn't really hard if you are so inclined, not something you would "attempt" to do.

Also, isn't this old news, as in this thread has "jumped the shark."