Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mortify | No | No | Yes | No |
mortification | Yes | No | No | No |
mortify (noun) | mortification (noun) |
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(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | |
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) |
mortify (verb) | mortification (verb) |
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undergo necrosis | |
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | |
hold within limits and control | |
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites |