(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior |
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect | |
strong feelings of embarrassment | |
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | |