self punishment
/ˌsɛlf ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
noun
- The act of punishing oneself, often because of guilt, regret, or a sense of failure.
- After losing his temper, he engaged in self-punishment by skipping meals.
- Self-punishment can be unhealthy and lead to low self-esteem.
- She realized that her constant criticism of herself was a form of self-punishment.
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