self-flagellation

Definitions of self-flagellation
  1. noun
    self-punishment inflicted by whipping
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    self-punishment
    punishment inflicted on yourself
    flagellation, flogging, lashing, tanning, whipping
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
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