mortification (Meaning)
mortification (n)
strong feelings of embarrassment
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
mortification (n.)
The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene.
Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.
A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mortification
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- disquiet
- chagrin
- egg on one's face
- degradation
- ignominy
- disturbance
- bother
- agitation
- fluster
- uneasiness
- distress
- perturbation
- disconcertment
- discomposure
- disgrace
- debasement
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
mortification Sentence Examples
- The mortification of being ridiculed in public left an indelible scar on her soul.
- The politician's mortification was palpable when his secret affair was revealed.
- The teacher's stern gaze sent a wave of mortification through the erring student.
- The realization of her own inadequacy brought her a deep sense of mortification.
- The athlete's defeat caused him intense mortification, but he vowed to persevere.
- The speaker's stage fright filled her with mortification, causing her words to falter.
- The parents' mortification at their child's behavior led to a serious discussion.
- The mortification of losing her job left her feeling shattered and humiliated.
- The doctor's blunt diagnosis caused the patient a profound sense of mortification.
- The mortification of witnessing the vandalism of her beloved artwork crushed her spirit.
FAQs About the word mortification
strong feelings of embarrassment, the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply), an instance in which you are caus
humiliation,embarrassment, confusion, unease, abashment, shame, upset,discomfort, dismay, discomfiture
equanimity, self-confidence, coolness, composure, confidence, coolness, composure,assurance, equanimity, aplomb
The mortification of being ridiculed in public left an indelible scar on her soul.
The politician's mortification was palpable when his secret affair was revealed.
The teacher's stern gaze sent a wave of mortification through the erring student.
The realization of her own inadequacy brought her a deep sense of mortification.
