self-flagellating

[US]/[ˈself ˌflæɡe.lɪ.tɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈself ˌflæɡ.ə.leɪ.tɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To flagellate oneself.
adv.In a self-flagellating manner.
adj.Involving or characterized by self-flagellation.

Phrases & Collocations

self-flagellating behavior

self-flagellating cycle

self-flagellating thoughts

was self-flagellating

self-flagellating tendencies

self-flagellating process

self-flagellating habits

Example Sentences

he spent hours self-flagellating over a minor mistake at work.

the author's self-flagellating prose made the novel difficult to read.

it's pointless to engage in self-flagellating behavior after the project failed.

she avoided self-flagellating over past failures and moved forward.

his constant self-flagellating was exhausting for everyone around him.

the team leader discouraged self-flagellating and encouraged problem-solving.

excessive self-flagellating can lead to depression and anxiety.

instead of self-flagellating, focus on learning from your experiences.

the politician was known for his public self-flagellating during the campaign.

she stopped self-flagellating and started celebrating her accomplishments.

he recognized his tendency to self-flagellate and sought therapy.

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