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mortify vs abase

abase vs mortify

mortify and abase both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
abase No No Yes No
As verbs, mortify and abase are synonyms defined as:
  • mortify and abase: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other synonyms of mortify include chagrin, humble, humiliate.
mortify (verb) abase (verb)
undergo necrosis cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
hold within limits and control
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between mortify and abase

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