had a word with oneself

A form of have a word with oneself — To consider one's attitudes or behavior with a view to reform.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of have a word with oneself
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APA

had a word with oneself. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20word%20with%20oneself

MLA

“had a word with oneself.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20word%20with%20oneself. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “had a word with oneself,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20word%20with%20oneself.

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