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penalization vs self-mortification

self-mortification vs penalization

penalization and self-mortification both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalization Yes No No No
self-mortification Yes No No No
As nouns, self-mortification is a hyponym of penalization; that is, self-mortification is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalization:
  • penalization: the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
  • self-mortification: voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
penalization (noun) self-mortification (noun)
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
Difference between penalization and self-mortification

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