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mortification

/ mortification /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Type of:
self-denial self-discipline self-control
Derived:
mortify subdue cricify
Domain:
Christianity Christian religion
noun Sense 2
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
"he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
Type of:
case instance example
Derived:
humiliate mortify chagrin humble abase
noun Sense 3
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Type of:
death
Kinds of:
myonecrosis
Derived:
necrose gangrene mortify sphacelate
noun Sense 4
strong feelings of embarrassment
Type of:
embarrassment
Derived:
humiliate mortify chagrin humble abase
Semantic Complexity
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Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
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self-denial self-discipline self-control case instance example death myonecrosis embarrassment