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noun
Blame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the act of blaming yourself
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: self-reproof
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reproach
noun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: compunction, remorse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness
Narrower terms: guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip, repentance, penitence, penance
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English reproach English self-reproach From self- + reproach.
