mortify mortify /ˈmɔrtɪˌfaɪ/

verb

1. Undergo necrosis  ( gangrene , mortify , necrose , sphacelate )
   undergo necrosis
    The tissue around the wound necrosed
   the tissue around the wound necrosed
   
2. 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
   
3. 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
   
4. Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites  ( mortify )
   practice self-denial of one's body and appetites