noun🔗ShareThe act of mortifying."His mortification was evident when he realized he'd forgotten his presentation. "emotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment."The student's face turned red with mortification when he realized he had called the teacher "Mom" in front of the whole class. "emotionmindcharactersensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe death of part of the body."The mortification of the tree branch meant the gardener had to prune it. "medicinebodydiseaseanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living."His self-imposed mortification meant he ate only plain rice and practiced intense meditation, hoping to control his anger. "mindsoulphilosophyreligionmoraltheologysufferingcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bequest to a charitable institution."The generous benefactor's mortification of $1 million to the local hospital ensured its new wing could be built. "propertyfinancelawbusinessaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
