Mortifying

Language: English
Pronunciation: mor-ti-fy-ing
Part of Speech: verb

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To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

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"practice self-denial of one's body and appetites"

"hold within limits and control"

"cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of"

"undergo necrosis"

"causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation"

"causing awareness of your shortcomings"

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