self-flagellation

noun
UK: /ˌselfˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌselfˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The act of hitting yourself as a form of religious discipline or punishment.

    1. The monks practiced self-flagellation to show their devotion.
    2. Historically, self-flagellation was a common practice during periods of religious fervor, particularly in some Christian sects.

  2. The act of criticizing yourself severely.

    1. After the mistake, he engaged in self-flagellation.
    2. She realized that her constant self-flagellation after minor setbacks was ultimately unproductive and harmful to her mental health.

Synonyms

self-criticism mortification self-denigration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-flagellation" in English means: The act of hitting yourself as a form of religious discipline or punishment., The act of criticizing yourself severely..

The phonetic transcription of "self-flagellation" is /ˌselfˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌselfˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-flagellation": self-criticism, mortification, self-denigration.

Example usage of "self-flagellation": "The monks practiced self-flagellation to show their devotion.". More examples on the page.