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mortify vs disgrace

disgrace vs mortify

mortify is not a noun while disgrace is a noun.

mortify and disgrace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
disgrace Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disgrace is a hyponym of mortify; that is, disgrace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mortify:
  • mortify: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • disgrace: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Other hyponyms of mortify include crush, smash, degrade, demean, put down, take down.
mortify (noun) disgrace (noun)
a state of dishonor
mortify (verb) disgrace (verb)
undergo necrosis damage the reputation of
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
hold within limits and control bring shame or dishonor upon
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between mortify and disgrace

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