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Meaning of word mortification from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

mortification noun

Meaning : Strong feelings of embarrassment.

Synonyms : chagrin, humiliation

Meaning : The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).

Synonyms : gangrene, necrosis, sphacelus

Meaning : An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect.

Example : He had to undergo one humiliation after another.

Synonyms : humiliation

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

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