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self-condemnation

NOUN
guilt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
culpability disgrace indiscretion liability regret remorse responsibility shame sin stigma
STRONG
answerability blameworthiness contrition crime criminality delinquency dereliction dishonor error failing fault infamy iniquity lapse malfeasance malpractice misbehavior misconduct misstep offense onus penitence self-reproach sinfulness solecism transgression wickedness wrong
WEAK
malefaction peccability
Antonyms
STRONGEST
happiness honor irresponsibility pride respect satisfaction
STRONG
advantage behavior benefit blessing correction good goodness kindness manners obedience perfection right strength success virtue
WEAK
innocence
NOUN
penitence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contrition penance repentance
STRONG
anguish attrition compunction contriteness debasement degradation distress grief humiliation qualm regret remorse rue ruefulness ruth sadness scruple self-flagellation self-punishment self-reproach
WEAK
humbling remorsefulness self-castigation
Antonyms
STRONG
approval comfort contentedness elevation happiness joy satisfaction
WEAK
shamelessness
NOUN
penitency
Synonyms
WEAK
anguish attrition compunction contriteness contrition debasement degradation distress grief humbling humiliation penance qualm regret remorse remorsefulness repentance rue ruefulness ruth sadness scruple self-castigation self-flagellation self-punishment self-reproach
NOUN
regret
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anguish annoyance apology bitterness concern contrition disappointment discomfort dissatisfaction grief heartache heartbreak misgiving nostalgia qualm remorse repentance sorrow uneasiness worry
STRONG
affliction apologies care compunction conscience demur dole lamentation pang penitence ruefulness scruple self-accusation self-disgust self-reproach woe
WEAK
regretfulness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness comfort contentment delight happiness joy pleasure relief satisfaction
STRONG
ignorance negligence
WEAK
contentedness
NOUN
remorsefulness
Synonyms
WEAK
anguish attrition compunction contriteness contrition debasement degradation distress grief humbling humiliation penance penitency qualm regret remorse repentance rue ruefulness ruth sadness scruple self-castigation self-flagellation self-punishment self-reproach

Example Sentences

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Self-condemnation is as great a vanity as its opposite.

From As a Matter of Course by Call, Annie Payson

Self-condemnation was her first impulse when she noted a change in the demeanor of those she loved.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

Self-condemnation is the loftiest testimony that can be given to virtue.

From Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors by Various