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mor·ti·fi·ca·tion
 mortification
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- pronunciation:
- mor
tih
fih
keI
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a feeling of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.
- antonyms:
- pride
- similar words:
- humiliation, shame
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| definition 2: |
the domination of one's own body or desires by self-imposed deprivations or other ordeals.
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| definition 3: |
the decay or death of part of an otherwise living organism.
- similar words:
- rot
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| related words: |
chagrin, confusion, contrition |
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