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self-punishment

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun self-punishment has 1 sense
  1. self-punishment - punishment inflicted on yourself
    --1 is a kind of
    punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation
    --1 has particulars: self-flagellation

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Self-Punishment

Definition: Self-punishment refers to the act of inflicting punishment or suffering upon oneself as a result of guilt, remorse, or as a means of seeking personal purification or redemption.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. Her constant self-punishment for past mistakes inhibited her ability to enjoy life.
  2. Some individuals engage in self-punishment as a form of self-discipline.
  3. Repetitive self-punishment can have detrimental effects on one's mental health.

Verb:

  1. He tends to self-punish whenever he feels he has let someone down.
  2. She self-punished by isolating herself from friends and family.
  3. Self-punishing through excessive exercise can lead to physical exhaustion.

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