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self-punishments

See definition of self-punishments on Dictionary.com
  • as inpenitence
  • as inhair shirt
  • as inpenitency
  • as inremorsefulness

synonyms for self-punishments

  • contrition
  • penance
  • repentance
  • anguish
  • attrition
  • compunction
  • contriteness
  • debasement
  • degradation
  • distress
  • grief
  • humiliation
  • qualm
  • regret
  • remorse
  • rue
  • ruefulness
  • ruth
  • sadness
  • scruple
  • self-condemnation
  • self-flagellation
  • self-punishment
  • self-reproach
  • humbling
  • remorsefulness
  • self-castigation
On this page you'll find 92 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to self-punishments, such as: contrition, penance, repentance, anguish, attrition, and compunction.

antonyms for self-punishments

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  • approval
  • comfort
  • contentedness
  • elevation
  • happiness
  • joy
  • satisfaction
  • shamelessness
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        How to use self-punishments in a sentence

        I began an absurd and childish system of self-punishments, and what I thought would lead to purification.
        THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMANC. GASQUOINE HARTLEY
        The suicidal impulses of our neurotics regularly prove to be self-punishments for death wishes directed against others.
        TOTEM AND TABOOSIGMUND FREUD
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