mortification

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)

an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

strong feelings of embarrassment

Roots

morsmort- · Latin · death facio-fic · Latin · make, do

Synonyms for mortification

humiliationn chagrinn embarrassmentn abashmentn shamefacednessn sphacelationn discomfituren disconcertionn abasementn shamen penancen penitencen sphacelusn repentancen gangrenen disconcertmentn

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