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MORTIFICATION

Definition:

1. [noun] strong feelings of embarrassment
   Synonyms: chagrin, humiliation
   
   
2. [noun] the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
   Synonyms: necrosis, gangrene, sphacelus
   
   
3. [noun] an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
   Synonyms: humiliation
   
   
4. [noun] (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
   
   

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Related Words:

• myonecrosis

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