desist vs mortify

desist and mortify both are verbs.

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

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