self-flagellation

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de flagelarse a uno mismo, ya sea como forma de autopunición o de penitencia religiosa. También se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a una autocrítica o castigo moral excesivo.

A noun referring to the act of whipping oneself as a form of self-punishment or religious penance.

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1. Self-punishment by whippingC1formal

   The act of whipping oneself as a form of religious penance or personal punishment.

   Autoflagelación

   • In some historical religious orders, self-flagellation was practiced as a form of penance.
   • The monk engaged in self-flagellation to atone for his sins.
   • Self-flagellation is rarely practiced in modern religious contexts.

2. Excessive self-criticismC1informal

   Harsh and excessive criticism of oneself, often for minor mistakes or perceived failures.

   Autocrítica excesiva

   • After the presentation, he engaged in self-flagellation over a small error.
   • Her constant self-flagellation about her past decisions is unhealthy.
   • Stop the self-flagellation; everyone makes mistakes.

   Sinónimosself-criticismself-punishmentself-reproach