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self-reproach

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self-re·proach (slfr-prch)
n.
The act or an instance of charging oneself with a fault or mistake.

self-re·proachful adj.
self-re·proachful·ly adv.

self-reproach
Noun
the act of finding fault with or blaming oneself
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.self-reproachself-reproach - a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
regret, ruefulness, sorrow, rue - sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience, guilt - remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
penance, penitence, repentance - remorse for your past conduct
2.self-reproach - the act of blaming yourself
reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"


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In making me the offer, you must have satisfied the delicacy of your feelings with regard to my family, and may take possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without any self-reproach.
My tranquillity as a woman--perhaps my dearest interests as a wife--depended absolutely on penetrating the mystery of my mother-in-law's conduct, and on discovering the true meaning of the wild words of penitence and self-reproach which my husband had addressed to me on our way home.
With tears of self-reproach streaming from her eyes, Rebecca flew up the hill, sure of sympathy, and hoping against hope for help of some sort.
 
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