extreme excess | (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) |
some event that causes someone to be embarrassed | an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect |
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public | strong feelings of embarrassment |
the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) | the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) |