mortif

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Definition of mortif in English English dictionary

mortification
The death of part of the body
mortification
The act of mortifying
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{n} a gangrene, vexation, humiliation
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Deep shame and humiliation
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Hence: Deprivation or depression of self- approval; abatement of pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation
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Death or decay of one part of a living body; gangrene or necrosis (as stated on Dictionary com)
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{i} decay of a dead body or body part, putrefaction (Pathology); humiliation; suppression of fleshly desires for spiritual discipline
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That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation
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Mortification is a strong feeling of shame and embarrassment. The chairman tried to disguise his mortification
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Destruction of active qualities; neutralization
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A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment
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an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
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strong feelings of embarrassment
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Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, abstinence, or painful severities inflicted on the body
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The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene
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infection
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Gangrene, necrosis
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A gift to some charitable or religious institution; nearly synonymous with mortmain
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the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
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(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)