mortification
The act of mortifyingThe act of mortifying.
» Anne's mortification was as evident as Gilbert's satisfaction.
Значення
значень: 5(злічуване, незлічуване)The act of mortifying.
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
(злічуване, незлічуване)A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
Near-synonym: humiliation
strong feelings of embarrassment
(злічуване, незлічуване)The death of part of the body.
омертве́ние
(злічуване, незлічуване)A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
(злічуване, історичне, незлічуване)A bequest to a charitable institution.
Приклади
речень: 2Anne's mortification was as evident as Gilbert's satisfaction.
To Tom's mortification, John had taken all his vintage action figures out of their boxes.
Переклади
мов: 1За значеннями 1
Походження
From Middle English mortificacioun, mortification, from Middle French mortification and itFrom Middle English mortificacioun, mortification, from Middle French mortification and its etymon Latin mortificātiō. By surface analysis, mortify + -ication.
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Форми
множина: mortifications| Однина | mortification |
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Синоніми
синонімів: 5- an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect:humiliation
- the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply):necrosisgangrenesphacelus
- strong feelings of embarrassment:chagrinhumiliation
Антоніми
антонімів: 2Спільнокореневі
пов’язаних слів: 5Уроки до слова
уроків: 1- A1Злічувані та незлічувані іменники — Бо воно може бути незлічуваним