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View usage for: (mɔːʳtɪfɪkeɪʃən) uncountable noun [oft poss NOUN]Mortification is a strong feeling of shame and embarrassment. The chairman tried to disguise his mortification. Synonyms: humiliation, shame, embarrassment, dissatisfaction More Synonyms of mortification More Synonyms of mortification mortification in British English (ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. a feeling of loss of prestige or self-respect; humiliation 2. something causing this 3. Christianity the practice of mortifying the senses 4. another word for gangrene mortification in American English (ˌmɔrtəfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. a mortifying or being mortified ; specif.,a. the control of physical desires and passions by self-denial, fasting, etc. b. shame, humiliation, etc.; loss of self-respect 2. something causing shame, humiliation, etc. Word origin ME mortificacioun < LL(Ec) mortificatio < pp. of mortificareExamples of 'mortification' in a sentencemortification The chairman tried to hide his mortification. ascetism and mortification of the flesh Synonyms denial chastening subjugation abasement He treated cases of infection, ulceration and mortification. Synonyms gangrene festering necrosis putrescence Additional synonymsobsessed with power and the abasement of all their enemies Synonyms humiliation, lowering, reduction, shaming, depression, humbling, disgrace, put-down, downgrading, degradation, dishonour, demotion, mortification, debasement, belittlement Definition a feeling of annoyance and disappointment Much to his chagrin, she didn't remember him at all. Synonyms annoyance, embarrassment, humiliation, dissatisfaction, disquiet, displeasure, mortification, discomfiture, vexation, discomposure, irritation, spleen, ill-humour, peevishness, fretfulness Definition power to direct something The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory. Synonyms power, government, rule, authority, management, direction, command, discipline, guidance, supervision, jurisdiction, supremacy, mastery, superintendence, chargeNearby words ofmortification - morsel
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- mortality
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Additional synonymsDefinition the process of rotting or decaying The corruption of the body is an unavoidable feature of old age. Synonyms rotting, infection, pollution, rot, decay, adulteration, debasement, foulness, putrefaction, rottenness, defilement, putrescence I have never found pleasure in another's discomfiture. Synonyms embarrassment, shame, humiliation, confusion, unease, chagrin, demoralization, discomposure, abashment job dissatisfaction among teachers Synonyms discontent, frustration, resentment, regret, distress, disappointment, dismay, irritation, unhappiness, annoyance, displeasure, exasperation, chagrinWe apologize for any embarrassment this statement may have caused. Synonyms shame, distress, showing up (informal), humiliation, discomfort, unease, chagrin, self-consciousness, awkwardness, mortification, discomfiture, bashfulness, discomposureDefinition a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of having done something wrong or foolish I was, to my shame, a coward. Synonyms embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, ignominy, compunction, mortification, loss of face, discomfiture, abashment, shamefacedness He kicked the broken machine in vexation. Synonyms annoyance, frustration, irritation, dissatisfaction, displeasure, exasperation, chagrin, pique, aggravation (informal) |