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Meaning of
mortification
in English
mortification
us
//ˌmɔːr.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//
uk
//ˌmɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
mortifications
Definitions
Noun
feeling
extreme
shame
or
embarrassment
The
public
scandal
led
to
her
mortification
and
resignation
.
the
act
of
humiliating
;
causing
shame
The
coach's
harsh
criticism
caused
mortification
among
the
young
players
.
controlling
desires
through
strict
self-discipline
The
monk's
life
of
mortification
involved
rising
at
dawn
for
prayer
and
meditation
.