in|tro|pu|ni|tive

in|tro|pu|ni|tive
in|tro|pu|ni|tive «IHN truh PYOO nuh tihv», adjective.
inflicting punishment upon oneself, especially subconsciously; having feelings of guilt and self-blame: »

an intropunitive criminal.

[< intro- + punitive]
in´tro|pu´ni|tive|ness, noun.

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