verb
mortify
Mortify (verb) means to discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
verb
1
To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
2
To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
3
To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.
4
To affect with vexation or chagrin.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman mortifier, Middle French mortifier, from Late Latin mortificō (“cause death”), from Latin mors (“death”) + -ficō (“-fy”).
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What is the meaning of mortify?
"mortify" (verb) means to discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
What are the different meanings of mortify?
"mortify" has 3 main meanings: 1. To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on; 2. To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate; 3. To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.