Top synonyms for “mortify”: abase, chagrin, crucify, gangrene, humble, humiliate, necrose, sphacelate, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)undergo necrosis“the tissue around the wound necrosed”
- (verb)cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of“He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss”
- (verb)hold within limits and control“subdue one's appetites”
- (verb)practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "mortify" include abase, chagrin, crucify, gangrene, humble, humiliate. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "mortify" mean?
undergo necrosis Example: "the tissue around the wound necrosed"
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