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Definition of mortification in English: mortificationnoun ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃnˌmɔrdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n mass noun1Great embarrassment and shame. they mistook my mortification for an admission of guilt Synonyms embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, discomfiture, discomposure, awkwardness, shame, loss of face subduing, suppression, subjugation, control, controlling, restraint disciplining, chastening, punishment, denying 2The action of subduing one's bodily desires. mortification of the flesh has a long tradition in some religions
Definition of mortification in US English: mortificationnounˌmôrdəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌmɔrdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n 1Great embarrassment and shame. they mistook my mortification for an admission of guilt Synonyms embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, discomfiture, discomposure, awkwardness, shame, loss of face subduing, suppression, subjugation, control, controlling, restraint 2The action of subduing one's bodily desires. mortification of the flesh has a long tradition in some religions
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