mortify (Meaning)
mortify (v)
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
hold within limits and control
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
undergo necrosis
mortify (v. t.)
To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in.
To destroy the active powers or essential qualities of; to change by chemical action.
To deaden by religious or other discipline, as the carnal affections, bodily appetites, or worldly desires; to bring into subjection; to abase; to humble.
To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress.
mortify (v. i.)
To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene.
To practice penance from religious motives; to deaden desires by religious discipline.
To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mortify
mortify Sentence Examples
- Her embarrassing slip-up mortified her in front of her colleagues.
- The child was mortified by the teasing he received from his classmates.
- The politician's scandalous behavior mortified his supporters.
- The team's humiliating loss mortified their fans.
- His parents were mortified by his rebellious behavior.
- The actress's career was mortified by a leaked scandal.
- The public apology mortified the CEO and his company.
- The realization that she had made a mistake mortified her.
- Her public display of affection mortified her boyfriend.
- The teacher's harsh criticism mortified the student.
FAQs About the word mortify
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites, hold within limits and control, cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of, undergo necrosisTo destroy the organic
embarrass, confuse, humiliate, confound, bother, discountenance, discomfit, abash, rattle, disturb
relieve, comfort, calm, calm, comfort, encourage, soothe, soothe, console, console
Her embarrassing slip-up mortified her in front of her colleagues.
The child was mortified by the teasing he received from his classmates.
The politician's scandalous behavior mortified his supporters.
The team's humiliating loss mortified their fans.
