noun
mortification
Mortification (noun) means the act of mortifying.
noun
1
The act of mortifying.
2
A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
3
The death of part of the body.
4
A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
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Etymology
From Middle English mortificacioun, mortification, from Middle French mortification and its etymon Latin mortificātiō. By surface analysis, mortify + -ication.
Rhymes for mortification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mortification?
"mortification" (noun) means the act of mortifying.
What are the different meanings of mortification?
"mortification" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of mortifying; 2. A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment; 3. The death of part of the body.