mortification English

Meaning mortification meaning

What does mortification mean?

mortification

— noun (= chagrin) strong feelings of embarrassment

— 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)

— noun (= humiliation) an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect he had to undergo one humiliation after another

— noun (= necrosis) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

Synonyms mortification synonyms

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mortification English » English

gangrene

humiliation

necrosis

chagrin

sphacelus

grief

embarrassment

shame

penance

insult

indignity

disgrace

affliction

abashment

vexation

umbrage

stroke

strict self-discipline

stall

sorrow

slur

slough

self-renunciation

self-denial

self-conciousness

self-abnegation

reproach

repentance

prostration

pain

outrage

opprobrium

meekness

livor

invective

infamy

ignominy

humility

distress

dishonour

dishonor

discredit

difficulty in understanding

despite

derogation

denial

compensation

blow

bitterness

austerities