mortification
The act of mortifyingThe act of mortifying.
» Anne's mortification was as evident as Gilbert's satisfaction.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)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)
(countable, uncountable)A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
Near-synonym: humiliation
strong feelings of embarrassment
(countable, uncountable)The death of part of the body.
омертве́ние
(countable, uncountable)A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
(countable, historical, uncountable)A bequest to a charitable institution.
Examples
2 sentencesAnne'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.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
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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Forms
plural: mortifications| Singular | mortification |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- 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
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable