Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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bruise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mortify | No | No | Yes | No |
bruise (noun) | mortify (noun) |
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an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration |
bruise (verb) | mortify (verb) |
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damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure | undergo necrosis |
break up into small pieces for food preparation | cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of |
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of | hold within limits and control |
hurt the feelings of | practice self-denial of one's body and appetites |