noun
an act or instance of reproaching oneself
experienced both guilt and self-reproach after the quarrel
Synonyms: self-abuse, self-accusation, self-criticism, self-recrimination, self-reproof
Related Word: contrition, regret, remorse; self-castigation, self-condemnation, self-flagellation, self-punishment; self-contempt
Contrasted words: self-contentment, self-satisfaction; self-applause
Antonyms: self-approbation