mortification
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mortification Definition
(n)
strong
feelings
of
embarrassment
(n)
the
localized
death
of
living
cells
(
as
from
infection
or
the
interruption
of
blood
supply
)
(n)
an
instance
in
which
you
are
caused
to
lose
your
prestige
or
self
-
respect
; "
he
had
to
undergo
one
humiliation
after
another
"
(n) (
Christianity
)
the
act
of
mortifying
the
lusts
of
the
flesh
by
self
-
denial
and
privation
(
especially
by
bodily
pain
or
discomfort
inflicted
on
yourself
)
mortification Synonyms
chagrin
gangrene
humiliation
mortification
necrosis
sphacelus
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