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mortify

British pronunciation/mˈɔːtɪfˌa‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈmɔɹtɪˌfaɪ/
to mortify
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

undergo necrosis

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2

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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3

hold within limits and control

synonyms : crucify
subdue
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4

practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

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Examples
1. My mother was mortified.
2. The experience was mortifying.
3. Residents here are mortified.
4. Oh, mortified?
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