تعريف ومعنى "mortification"في اللغة الإنجليزية

(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)