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Quick definitions from WordNet (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)
▸ noun: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
▸ noun: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
▸ noun: strong feelings of embarrassment
▸ Also see mortifications
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▸ 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: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
▸ noun: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
▸ noun: strong feelings of embarrassment
▸ Also see mortifications
▸ Words similar to mortification
▸ Usage examples for mortification
▸ Idioms related to mortification (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing mortification
▸ Words that often appear near mortification
▸ Rhymes of mortification
▸ Invented words related to mortification