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mortified

/ˈmɔːtəˌfaɪd/ /ˈmɔɹtəˌfaɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Acutely embarrassed.

Examples :

"She was mortified when she accidentally called her teacher "Mom". "
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Illustration neutralize

neutralize verb

/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz/

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

"The antidote neutralised the toxin."

Illustration humiliation

humiliation noun

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

"The public announcement of his mistake caused a significant humiliation for him. "

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mortifying verb

/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːrṭɪfaɪɪŋ/

To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration institution

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

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embarrassed verb

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

"The teacher embarrassed the student by publicly calling out a wrong answer during the quiz. "

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration abstinence

abstinence noun

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah practiced abstinence from sugary drinks, hoping to lose a few pounds. "

Illustration suppressing

suppressing verb

/səˈpresɪŋ/ /səˈpɹesɪŋ/

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

"Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

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protestors noun

/prəˈtɛstərz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."