self accusation
/ˌsɛlf ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of blaming oneself for something, often for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- She made a public self-accusation, admitting she had lied to the committee.
- His self-accusation over the accident kept him awake at night.
- Constant self-accusation can be a symptom of anxiety or guilt.