What is another word for self-reproach?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛlfɹɪpɹˈə͡ʊt͡ʃ], [ sˈɛlfɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃ], [ s_ˈɛ_l_f_ɹ_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_tʃ]
Synonyms for Self-reproach:
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n.
• contrition • guilt- Malefaction ,
- Peccability ,
- answerability ,
- blameworthiness ,
- crime ,
- criminalities ,
- criminality ,
- culpability ,
- delinquency ,
- dereliction ,
- disgrace ,
- dishonor ,
- error ,
- failing ,
- fault ,
- indiscretion ,
- infamy ,
- iniquity ,
- lapse ,
- liability ,
- malefactions ,
- malfeasance ,
- malpractice ,
- misbehavior ,
- misconduct ,
- misstep ,
- offense ,
- onus ,
- responsibility ,
- sin ,
- sinfulness ,
- slip ,
- solecism ,
- stigma ,
- transgression ,
- wickedness ,
- wrong .
- apology ,
- atonement ,
- breast-beating ,
- confession ,
- debasement ,
- degradation ,
- distress ,
- humbling ,
- remorsefulness ,
- self-castigation ,
- self-flagellation ,
- self-punishment .
Other synonyms:
- anger ,
- annoyance ,
- asperity ,
- fury ,
- irritation ,
- mood ,
- outrage ,
- rage ,
- resentment ,
- temper .
- shame .
Other relevant words:
- Penitency ,
- anguish ,
- anxiety ,
- bad conscience ,
- bitterness ,
- compunction ,
- conscience ,
- contrition ,
- disappointment ,
- discomfort ,
- dolour ,
- embarrassment ,
- grief ,
- guilt ,
- guilty conscience ,
- hesitation ,
- humiliation ,
- malaise ,
- misgiving ,
- mortification ,
- mournfulness ,
- pang ,
- pangs of conscience ,
- penance ,
- qualm ,
- regretfulness ,
- regrets ,
- rue ,
- ruefulness ,
- sadness ,
- scruple ,
- second thoughts ,
- self-condemnation ,
- self-reproof ,
- sorrow ,
- sorrowfulness ,
- woe .
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How to use "Self-reproach" in context?
The self-reproach mechanism is used to motivate ourselves in order to achieve a desired outcome. This occurs when we feel guilty, ashamed, or regretful for our actions. In order to avoid self-reproach, we often try to do something to make things right again. When these actions don't result in the desired outcome, we feel even more guilty, ashamed, and regretful. This internalized guilt often leads to more self-reproach.
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