mortify
美 [ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ]英 [ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ]
- vt.使羞愧;使难堪
派生词： mortification n.;mortifying adj. 过去式： mortified 现在分词： mortifying 过去分词： mortified 第三人称单数： mortifies
mortifyverb
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1
- undergo necrosis
- the tissue around the wound necrosed
- Synonym: necrose gangrene sphacelate
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2
- cause to feel shame;hurt the pride of
- He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
- Synonym: humiliate chagrin humble abase
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3
- hold within limits and control
- subdue one's appetites
- mortify the flesh
- Synonym: subdue crucify
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4
- practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
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