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penalization vs self-punishment

self-punishment vs penalization

penalization and self-punishment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalization Yes No No No
self-punishment Yes No No No
As nouns, self-punishment is a hyponym of penalization; that is, self-punishment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalization:
  • penalization: the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
  • self-punishment: punishment inflicted on yourself
penalization (noun) self-punishment (noun)
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty punishment inflicted on yourself
Difference between penalization and self-punishment

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