mortification

1. n. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified Source: opted

2. n. The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene. Source: opted

3. n. Destruction of active qualities; neutralization. Source: opted

4. n. Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body. Source: opted

5. n. Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation. Source: opted

6. n. That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation. Source: opted

7. n. A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain. Source: opted

8. n. strong feelings of embarrassment Source: wordnet

9. n. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) Source: wordnet

10. n. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect Source: wordnet

11. n. (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) Source: wordnet

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