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mortifying

/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːrṭɪfaɪɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
body mind soul religion philosophy moral theology

Related Words

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. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration chemotherapy

chemotherapy noun

/ˌkiːmoʊˈθɛrəpi/ /ˌkɛmoʊˈθɛrəpi/

Any chemical treatment intended to be therapeutic with respect to a disease state.

"My aunt is undergoing chemotherapy to treat her cancer. "

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mortification noun

/ˌmɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɔːr-/

The act of mortifying.

"His mortification was evident when he realized he'd forgotten his presentation. "

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houseplant noun

/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/ /ˈhaʊsˌplɑːnt/

A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.

"Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk."

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

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

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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. "

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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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forgetting verb

/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/ /fɚˈɡɛtɪŋ/

To lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

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embarrassing verb

/ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

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

"The sudden silence during my presentation began to embarrass me, making me forget what I was going to say next. "