German Meaning of mortification
Abtötung
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Definitions and Meaning of mortification in English
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.
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Abtötung
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
Verwirrung,Verlegenheit,Demütigung,Beschämung,Unbehagen,Unbehagen,Bestürzung,Schande,Unruhe,aufgebracht
aplomb,Garantie,Gelassenheit,Vertrauen,Coolness,Gleichmut,Gelassenheit,Selbstvertrauen,Selbstvertrauen,Selbstbeherrschung
mortiferous => tödlich, mortician => Bestatter, mortice => Zapfenloch, mortgagor => Hypothekenschuldner, mortgaging => Hypothek,
