self-flagellation

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self-flag·el·la·tion (s

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1. The act of severely criticizing oneself.

2. The act of punishing oneself.

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self-flagellation - self-punishment inflicted by whipping

self-punishment - punishment inflicted on yourself

flogging, lashing, whipping, flagellation, tanning - beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

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