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Recent Examples of self-recrimination
Studies show that forgiving yourself for previous delays neutralizes procrastination, as does self-compassion, which provides shock absorbers against self-recrimination.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
This time, the Ravens’ pass rush did not let them down
For all the self-recrimination expressed by Humphrey and others, the Ravens’ defense actually kept them in the game while their offense inexplicably sputtered for the first 30 minutes.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
Matty’s mixed-up feelings about Ellie — a combination of rage, grief, self-pity, and self-recrimination — may end up having a profound effect on how her mission within Jacobson-Moore plays out.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
This could lead to guilty feelings or self-recrimination.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
Bush administration officials could have responded to the attacks with chagrin and self-recrimination, conceding (at least tacitly) that their initial national security priorities had been incorrect.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2017
Wynonna returned for the night’s final song, exhaling the anguish and absolving herself of the self-recriminations that loving someone who will never do you right incurs.
—Holly Gleason, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
So, too, did self-recriminations from Blake Lively and others online who had made jokes at her expense.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Become a Subscriber The books below, by contrast, are honest about the difficult emotional realities that accompany personal growth—discouragement, self-recrimination, fear of the unknown—and still offer hope.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2024
Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
This time, the Ravens’ pass rush did not let them down
For all the self-recrimination expressed by Humphrey and others, the Ravens’ defense actually kept them in the game while their offense inexplicably sputtered for the first 30 minutes.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
Matty’s mixed-up feelings about Ellie — a combination of rage, grief, self-pity, and self-recrimination — may end up having a profound effect on how her mission within Jacobson-Moore plays out.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
This could lead to guilty feelings or self-recrimination.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
Bush administration officials could have responded to the attacks with chagrin and self-recrimination, conceding (at least tacitly) that their initial national security priorities had been incorrect.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2017
Wynonna returned for the night’s final song, exhaling the anguish and absolving herself of the self-recriminations that loving someone who will never do you right incurs.
—Holly Gleason, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
So, too, did self-recriminations from Blake Lively and others online who had made jokes at her expense.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Become a Subscriber The books below, by contrast, are honest about the difficult emotional realities that accompany personal growth—discouragement, self-recrimination, fear of the unknown—and still offer hope.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recrimination
Noun
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Amanda’s self-reproach expresses a depressed national mood.—
Armond White,
National Review,
10 Apr. 2024
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Jihan was overtaken by bitterness and self-reproach.—
Anand Gopal,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2024
Noun
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The institute suggests that while compliments on appearance can make children feel loved, they should be balanced with affirmations of their abilities and character.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Each adventure on the platform reflects real-life experiences, adding humor, life lessons, and affirmations that promote self-confidence, curiosity, and ingenuity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is the central confession of our faith: Jesus has died, and Jesus is alive.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Executed on Halloween Night After Stumpp's confession, he was executed on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 1589.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This self-betrayal reduces your ability to engage in an unself-conscious, fully authentic way.—
Liz Kislik,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Combatting machine mindset begins with ending self-betrayal and honoring your intuition and your needs as a human being.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2024
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Since the famine declaration, malnutrition has persisted and spread to two additional camps in North Darfur and the Western Nuba Mountains and is predicted to reach five additional localities in the state before May.—
Avery Schmitz, Aleena Fayaz and Kaila Nichols,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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The family spent one night in Brazzaville before boarding a charter plane to Washington, D.C., according to the declaration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The insistence that Manning must be enshrined alongside the likes of Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino and his brother, Peyton, is what invites the holes that get poked in Manning’s resume, leading with his 117-117 (.500) career regular season record.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s idea cuts against the longstanding insistence by Israel’s neighbors Egypt and Jordan that Palestinians should not be permanently displaced from their homes in Gaza.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gabbard was grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee during her confirmation hearing late last month.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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And yet there was no confirmation from either of them, with Fahy playing coy about the dating rumors on Watch What Happens Live in January 2023.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patel invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during his appearance, Booker said.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The right to remain silent has its origins in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against self-incrimination.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Nov. 2024
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“Self-recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recrimination. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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