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mortification vs example

example vs mortification

mortification and example both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortification Yes No No No
example Yes No No No
As nouns, example is a hypernym of mortification; that is, example is a word with a broader meaning than mortification:
  • mortification: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
  • example: an occurrence of something
Other hypernyms of mortification include case, instance.
mortification (noun) example (noun)
(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 task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect an item of information that is typical of a class or group
strong feelings of embarrassment something to be imitated
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) a representative form or pattern
punishment intended as a warning to others
an occurrence of something
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