mortification has definitions from the field of biology
1
[ noun ] strong feelings of embarrassment

Synonyms

humiliation chagrin

Related terms

embarrassment humiliate

2
[ noun ] (biology) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

Related terms

death myonecrosis necrose

3
[ noun ] an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

Synonyms

humiliation

Examples

"he had to undergo one humiliation after another"

Related terms

case humiliate

4
[ noun ] (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

Related terms

self-denial Christianity

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