self-reˈproof
[self- 1.]
Reproof of oneself. So self-reˈproval, self-reˈproved ppl. a., self-reˈproving vbl. n. and ppl. a.
| 1775 Ash, *Self-reproof, the reproof of conscience. 1827 Scott Chron. Canongate iii, The anguish produced by this self-reproof was so strong, that I put my hand suddenly to my forehead. |
| 1847 Helps Friends in C. I. iii. 42 All that part of worldly trouble which consists of *self-reproval. |
| 1828–32 Webster, *Self-reproved, reproved by consciousness or one's own sense of guilt. |
| 1605 Shakes. Lear v. i. 4 He's full of alteration, And *selfereprouing. |
| 1775 Ash, *Self-reproving, reproving one's self. |