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self-reproach

Definitions of self-reproach
  1. noun
    the act of blaming yourself
    synonyms: self-reproof
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    type of:
    reproach
    a mild rebuke or criticism
  2. noun
    a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
    synonyms: compunction, remorse
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    types:
    guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience
    remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
    penance, penitence, repentance
    remorse for your past conduct
    survivor guilt
    a deep feeling of guilt often experienced by those who have survived some catastrophe that took the lives of many others; derives in part from a feeling that they did not do enough to save the others who perished and in part from feelings of being unworthy relative to those who died
    type of:
    regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow
    sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
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