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to mortify
01
to cause someone to feel extreme embarrassment or shame
Transitive: to mortify sb
Example
His insensitive remark mortified her in front of the whole class.
She was mortified when she realized she had worn mismatched shoes to the important meeting.
02
to become necrotized, usually due to lack of blood supply
Intransitive
Example
The wound began to mortify when the infection spread to the deeper tissues.
After hours of compression, the fingers began to mortify, signaling a loss of blood flow.
03
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
He chose to mortify his flesh by fasting for several days, focusing only on spiritual growth.
The monk spent years mortifying his body through rigorous daily rituals and ascetic practices.
