| 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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| mortification | an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect |
| mortification | strong feelings of embarrassment |
| mortification | the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) |