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
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
potupit
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
zahanbit
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
zostudit
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
What does "mortify" mean?
- verb To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
- verb To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
- verb To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.
- 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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