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Mortification 1

Definition: The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified

Mortification 2

Definition: 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.

Mortification 3

Definition: Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.

Mortification 4

Definition: Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.

Mortification 5

Definition: Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.

Mortification 6

Definition: That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.

Mortification 7

Definition: A gift to some charitable or religious institution; nearly synonymous with mortmain.

mortification 8

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

mortification 9

Definition: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"

mortification 10

Definition: strong feelings of embarrassment

mortification 11

Definition: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

 

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