Function: noun
an act or instance of reproaching oneself FF1C; experienced both guilt and self-reproach after the quarrel FF1E;
Synonyms: self-abuse, self-accusation, self-criticism, self-recrimination, self-reproof
Related Words: contrition, regret, remorse; self-castigation, self-condemnation, self-flagellation, self-punishment; self-contempt
Contrasted Words: self-contentment, self-satisfaction; self-applause
Antonyms: self-approbation