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mortify vs wound

wound vs mortify

mortify is not a noun while wound is a noun.

mortify is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

mortify and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hypernym of mortify; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than mortify:
  • mortify: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of mortify include bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite.
mortify (noun) wound (noun)
the act of inflicting a wound
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
mortify (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
mortify (verb) wound (verb)
undergo necrosis cause injuries or bodily harm to
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of hurt the feelings of
hold within limits and control
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between mortify and wound

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