mortify
Mortify (verb) means to control your body or desires through strict self-discipline.
verb
1
To control your body or desires through strict self-discipline.
"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
2
To make someone feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed.
"I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again."
3
To weaken or cancel out the effect or strength of something.
4
To cause someone annoyance or disappointment.
"He seemed to enjoy mortifying them with news of every fresh hell loosed in the capital."
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Etymology
Came into English from Anglo-Norman mortifier and Middle French mortifier, from Late Latin mortificō (“cause death”), from Latin mors (“death”) combined with -ficō (“-fy”).
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What is the meaning of mortify?
"mortify" (verb) means to control your body or desires through strict self-discipline.
What is another word for mortify?
Other words for "mortify" include humble, crucify, gangrene, humiliate, subdue, necrose.
What is the opposite of mortify?
Opposites of "mortify" include indulge, pamper, gratify, dignify, honor.
What are the different meanings of mortify?
"mortify" has 3 main meanings: 1. To control your body or desires through strict self-discipline; 2. To make someone feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed; 3. To weaken or cancel out the effect or strength of something.
