mortify
mor
ˈmɔr
mawr
ti
ti
fy
ˌfaɪ
fai
British pronunciation
/mˈɔːtɪfˌa‍ɪ/

Definição e significado de "mortify"em inglês

to mortify
01

mortificar, envergonhar

to cause someone to feel extreme embarrassment or shame
Transitive: to mortify sb
to mortify definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The embarrassing mistake during her presentation mortified Sarah, but her colleagues were supportive.
O erro embaraçoso durante sua apresentação envergonhou Sarah, mas seus colegas foram solidários.
02

necrosar, sofrer necrose

to become necrotized, usually due to lack of blood supply
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The pressure on the injured foot caused the tissue to mortify, preventing healing.
A pressão no pé lesionado fez com que o tecido necrosasse, impedindo a cicatrização.
03

mortificar, reprimir

to subdue or control one's physical desires or impulses through self-denial, self-discipline, or ascetic practices
Transitive: to mortify one's body or soul
example
Exemplos
She mortified her desires for luxury and comfort by adopting a minimalist lifestyle.
Ela mortificou seus desejos por luxo e conforto adotando um estilo de vida minimalista.
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