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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) The practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins..
It was [...] followed by feelings of immense guilt and self-flagellation. What did I do wrong? What did I forget?
Use self-flagellation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-flagellation means (historical) The practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins..
Common synonyms include self-punishment.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
It was [...] followed by feelings of immense guilt and self-flagellation. What did I do wrong? What did I forget?
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