mortification | ||
1. | [ noun ] strong feelings of embarrassment | |
Synonyms: | humiliation chagrin | |
Related terms: | embarrassment humiliate | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | |
Synonyms: | necrosis sphacelus gangrene local_death | |
Related terms: | death myonecrosis necrose | |
3. | [ noun ] an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect | |
Synonyms: | humiliation | |
Examples: | "he had to undergo one humiliation after another" |
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Related terms: | case humiliate | |
4. | [ noun ] (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | |
Related terms: | self-denial Christianity | |