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mortify
mortify
/ˈmɔrtɪˌfaɪ/
verb
Undergo necrosis
(
gangrene
,
mortify
,
necrose
,
sphacelate
)
undergo necrosis
The tissue around the wound necrosed
the tissue around the wound necrosed
Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
(
abase
,
chagrin
,
mortify
,
humble
,
humiliate
)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
Hold within limits and control
(
crucify
,
mortify
,
subdue
)
hold within limits and control
Subdue one's appetites
subdue one's appetites
Mortify the flesh
mortify the flesh
Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
(
mortify
)
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
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