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mortify vs refrain

refrain vs mortify

mortify is not a noun while refrain is a noun.

mortify and refrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
refrain Yes No Yes No
mortify (noun) refrain (noun)
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
mortify (verb) refrain (verb)
undergo necrosis choose not to consume
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of resist doing something
hold within limits and control
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between mortify and refrain

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