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"

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