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self-conˈdemning, pple. and ppl. a.
[self- 1 f.]
Condemning oneself, one's way of life, etc.
1647C. Harvey Schola Cordis xxx. 27 That self-condemning shamefastnesse. 1667Milton P.L. ix. 1188 They in mutual accusation spent The fruitless hours, but neither self-condemning. 1729Law Serious Call iii. 37 A self-condemning conscience. 1791Boswell Johnson an. 1777, Johnson laughed heartily at this good Quietist's self-condemning minutes [= Dr. Rutty's Spiritual Diary]. 1816Byron Ch. Har. iii. lix, And could the ceaseless vultures cease to prey On self-condemning bosoms.
Hence self-conˈdemningly adv., in self-condemnation.
1681Baxter Answ. Dodwell iv. 37 Mr. Dodwell, self-condemningly saith, that [etc.]. |