Word
Mortification
How many syllables?
5 Syllables
How it's divided?
mor-ti-fi-ca-tion
Definition
- n. - The act of mortifying, or the condition of being
mortified
- n. - The death of one part of an animal body, while the
rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living
animal; gangrene.
- n. - Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
- n. - Subjection of the passions and appetites, by
penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
- n. - Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval;
abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
- n. - That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation,
chagrin, or vexation.
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