self-punishment
noun
self-pun·ish·ment
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Definition of self-punishment
: the act of punishing oneself
Leaving early to train for an Ironman triathlon—a masterwork of self-punishment—is, however, deeply respected.— Kyle Smith Life was hard enough on me without adding the burden of additional self-punishment.— Ann Finnie
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self-punishment
noun
self-pun·ish·ment
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Medical Definition of self-punishment
: punishment of oneself
masochistic self-punishment