DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
mortify
/'mɔrtə,faɪ/ · mɔrtəfaɪ
Mortify has 3 syllables: mor · ti · fy.
mor
01
ti
02
fy
03
verb. Hold within limits and control.
verb. Undergo necrosis.
verb. Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of.
verb. Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites.
ADVERTISEMENT
leaderboard · 728×90
ADVERTISEMENT
medium rectangle · 300×250
PEOPLE ALSO LOOK UP