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wound vs mortify

mortify vs wound

wound is a noun but mortify is not a noun.

wound is an adjective but mortify is not an adjective.

wound and mortify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wound Yes Yes Yes No
mortify No No Yes No
As verbs, mortify is a hyponym of wound; that is, mortify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wound:
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
  • mortify: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other hyponyms of wound include affront, diss, insult, lacerate, sting, abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate.
wound (noun) mortify (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)
wound (adjective) mortify (adjective)
put in a coil
wound (verb) mortify (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to undergo necrosis
hurt the feelings of cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
hold within limits and control
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between wound and mortify

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