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Mortify — synonyms, definition

1. mortify (Verb)

34 synonyms
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4 definitions

mortify (Verb) — Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites.

mortify (Verb) — Hold within limits and control. ex. "mortify the flesh"

mortify (Verb) — Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. ex. "He mortified his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

mortify (Verb) — Undergo necrosis. ex. "the tissue around the wound mortified"

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