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mortify vs humble

humble vs mortify

mortify is not an adjective while humble is an adjective.

mortify and humble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
humble No Yes Yes No
As verbs, mortify and humble are synonyms defined as:
  • mortify and humble: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other synonyms of mortify include abase, chagrin, humiliate.
mortify (adjective) humble (adjective)
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
low or inferior in station or quality
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
mortify (verb) humble (verb)
undergo necrosis cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of cause to be unpretentious
hold within limits and control
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between mortify and humble

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