Explanation and meaning of mortify.

mortify

/'mɔrtə,faɪ/

verb
hold within limits and control
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"mortify the flesh"

Similar:

crucify subdue

type of:
hold curb moderate control check contain hold in
verb
undergo necrosis
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Similar:

gangrene necrose sphacelate

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

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

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