mortify in Swedish
mortify in Swedish is späka — mortify means to discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
mortify in Swedish
späka
(transitive) To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on. [from 15th 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 Swedish?
"mortify" in Swedish is späka. mortify means: To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
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