Self-abasement (Noun)
Meaning
Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The monk's self-abasement was extreme, involving daily flagellation and prayer to atone for past transgressions.
- After cheating on her partner, Sarah resorted to self-abasement, cutting off all contact with friends and depriving herself of basic comforts.
- In a bid to make amends for his abusive behavior, he practiced self-abasement through fasting and isolation.
- The ancient ritual involved a period of self-abasement and humiliation, followed by a communal feast to mark forgiveness.
- The king, wracked with guilt over the war's devastating consequences, imposed a period of self-abasement upon himself, surrendering his throne for a life of solitude and contemplation.