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单词 mortification
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mortification

noun

mor·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌmȯr-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce mortification (audio)
1
a
: a sense of humiliation and shame caused by something that wounds one's pride or self-respect
the mortification of being jilted by a little boarding-school girl Washington Irving
b
: the cause of such humiliation or shame
2
: necrosis, gangrene
3
: the subjection and denial of bodily passions and appetites by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort
was customary to practice mortification during Lent

Synonyms

  • abashment
  • confusion
  • discomfiture
  • disconcertment
  • embarrassment
  • fluster
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Example Sentences

the mortification of being dumped the night before the prom
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Medical Definition

mortification

noun

mor·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌmȯrt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce mortification (audio)
: local death of tissue in the animal body : necrosis, gangrene

mortification

noun

as in embarrassment
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable the mortification of being dumped the night before the prom

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • embarrassment
  • confusion
  • humiliation
  • discomfort
  • discomfiture
  • unease
  • dismay
  • shame
  • abashment
  • fluster
  • upset
  • distress
  • chagrin
  • agitation
  • discomposure
  • uneasiness
  • ignominy
  • perturbation
  • egg on one's face
  • disquiet
  • degradation
  • disgrace
  • disconcertment
  • disturbance
  • debasement
  • bother
  • humble pie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • equanimity
  • coolness
  • composure
  • assurance
  • confidence
  • poise
  • self-possession
  • aplomb
  • self-assurance
  • self-confidence
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