self-flagellation
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self–flag·el·la·tion

noun \-ˌfla-jə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of SELF-FLAGELLATION

: extreme criticism of oneself
self–fla·gel·late \-ˈfla-jə-ˌlāt\ verb

First Known Use of SELF-FLAGELLATION

1925

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