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Recent Examples of self-flagellation
A little self-flagellation can be fun, but a Goofus-and-Gallant dynamic develops between Simone and Gigi that unbalances the drama.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Some of the attendees catch on and quickly bolt, but there’s still a small group left when Walsh pulls out a box of whips and paddles so that people can engage in self-flagellation.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
At launch, there are two online multiplayer modes that ratchet up the competitive spirit beyond basic self-flagellation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
In Trump’s fateful moment, all his endless self-flagellation about how strong and tough he is consolidated into a single iconic image that goes far beyond capturing everything that he’s ever said about his own courage.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2024
The movement was also the first among Palestinian groups to adopt Shiite rituals such as Day of Ashura, which includes self-flagellation, a practice never before observed in the Gaza Strip.
—Ehud Yaari, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2015
The goal is self-improvement, not self-flagellation.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2023
When his mother uses the incorrect pronouns, her dramatic self-flagellation reorients the situation so Sam must comfort her.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The default demeanor that accompanies Murray’s grueling physical play has always looked something like misery, peppered with a near-constant verbal self-flagellation that pulls spectators into his battle.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 July 2023
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Some of the attendees catch on and quickly bolt, but there’s still a small group left when Walsh pulls out a box of whips and paddles so that people can engage in self-flagellation.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
At launch, there are two online multiplayer modes that ratchet up the competitive spirit beyond basic self-flagellation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
In Trump’s fateful moment, all his endless self-flagellation about how strong and tough he is consolidated into a single iconic image that goes far beyond capturing everything that he’s ever said about his own courage.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2024
The movement was also the first among Palestinian groups to adopt Shiite rituals such as Day of Ashura, which includes self-flagellation, a practice never before observed in the Gaza Strip.
—Ehud Yaari, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2015
The goal is self-improvement, not self-flagellation.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2023
When his mother uses the incorrect pronouns, her dramatic self-flagellation reorients the situation so Sam must comfort her.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The default demeanor that accompanies Murray’s grueling physical play has always looked something like misery, peppered with a near-constant verbal self-flagellation that pulls spectators into his battle.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-flagellation
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The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which has maintained the clock since 1947.Doyle Rice, The Courier-Journal, 23 Jan. 2024
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These stellar objects, called dark stars, might have been fueled not by nuclear fusion but by the self-annihilation of dark matter—the invisible stuff that is thought to make up about 85 percent of the matter in the universe.Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 July 2023
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The pervasive self-immolation that results gives the movie enough edge to make up for the weak car stunts, although the bikers’ skull helmets are among the most badass the genre has to offer.Katie Rife, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Unfortunately, Lewis just so happened to recently find himself at the scene of a murder involving none other than Rose's policeman ex-boyfriend Joel (Kyle Gallner), the person who witnessed Rose's self-immolation in the final minutes of the first movie and damned himself in the process.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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But there are also times when her altruism surely runs in short supply, and our queen’s gotta hit the road like any A-lister must.Nathan Smith, Vulture, 26 June 2024
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Using the Hogan Values framework, people are higher or lower on motivators like power, hedonism, tradition, and altruism, among other things.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024
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This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
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Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Self-flagellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-flagellation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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