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mortify

/'mɔrtə,faɪ/

verb
hold within limits and control
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"mortify the flesh"

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crucify subdue

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hold curb moderate control check contain hold in
verb
undergo necrosis
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gangrene necrose sphacelate

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waste rot
verb
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
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abase chagrin humble humiliate

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hurt wound spite offend injure bruise
verb
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
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train crucify check discipline condition subdue

Definition that contains mortify

mortification (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

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