mortify

1. v. t. To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in. Source: opted

2. v. t. To destroy the active powers or essential qualities of; to change by chemical action. Source: opted

3. v. t. To deaden by religious or other discipline, as the carnal affections, bodily appetites, or worldly desires; to bring into subjection; to abase; to humble. Source: opted

4. v. t. To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress. Source: opted

5. v. i. To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene. Source: opted

6. v. i. To practice penance from religious motives; to deaden desires by religious discipline. Source: opted

7. v. i. To be subdued; to decay, as appetites, desires, etc. Source: opted

8. v. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites Source: wordnet

9. v. hold within limits and control Source: wordnet

10. v. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of Source: wordnet

11. v. undergo necrosis Source: wordnet

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