- self-punishment
- self-pun·ish·ment -'pən-ish-mənt n punishment of oneself <masochistic \self-punishment>
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self-punishment
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self-punishment — self′ pun′ishment n … From formal English to slang
self-punishment — noun punishment inflicted on yourself • Hypernyms: ↑punishment, ↑penalty, ↑penalization, ↑penalisation • Hyponyms: ↑self flagellation * * * (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : punishment of onese … Useful english dictionary
self-punishment — n. * * * … Universalium
Self control — is perceived in a few ways. One of which is philosophical and might be described as the exertion of one s own will on one s personal self their behaviors, actions, thought processes. Much of this comes from the perception of self and the ability… … Wikipedia
Self-destructive behaviour — is a widely used phrase describing a broad set of extreme actions and emotions including self harm and drug abuse. It can take a variety of forms, and be undertaken for a variety of reasons. It is most visible in young adults and adolescents, but … Wikipedia
Self-abasement — is voluntary self punishment or humiliation in order to atone for some real or imagined wrongdoing.Self abasement might have a religious aspect for those seeking humility before God, perhaps in the context of monastic or cenobitic lifestyle.It… … Wikipedia
self-flagellation — noun self punishment inflicted by whipping (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑whipping, ↑tanning, ↑flogging, ↑lashing, ↑flagellation, ↑self punishment … Useful english dictionary
self-mortification — noun voluntary self punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing • Syn: ↑penance, ↑self abasement • Hypernyms: ↑punishment, ↑penalty, ↑penalization, ↑penalisation … Useful english dictionary
self-abasement — noun self punishment in order to atone for some real or imagined wrongdoing … Wiktionary
self-flagellation — act of blaming oneself, self punishment, act of holding oneself accountable for an error or problem … English contemporary dictionary
