mortificare — meaning in English

English meaning

• chagrin noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
• dismay noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

Senses

mortificare is used for these senses in English:

• chagrin (transitive) To bother or vex; to mortify.

chagrin — full definition

1. noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
2. noun A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.

dismay — full definition

1. noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
2. verb To fill someone with worry, disappointment, or a sudden loss of confidence.

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