abstain vs mortify

abstain and mortify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abstain	No	No	Yes	No
mortify	No	No	Yes	No

abstain (verb)	mortify (verb)
choose not to consume	undergo necrosis
refrain from voting	cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
	hold within limits and control
	practice self-denial of one's body and appetites