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mortify in Czech

mortify in Czech is ponížit, potupit, zahanbit — mortify means to discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

mortify in Czech

ponížit
verb
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
potupit
verb
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
zahanbit
verb
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
zostudit
verb
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]

What does "mortify" mean?

  1. verb To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
  2. verb To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
  3. verb To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.
  4. verb To affect with vexation or chagrin.
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What is "mortify" in Czech?

"mortify" in Czech is ponížit, potupit, zahanbit. mortify means: To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

Are there other ways to say "mortify" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 4 translations listed for "mortify": ponížit, potupit, zahanbit, zostudit.

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