'Mortification' definitions:

Definition of 'mortification'

(from WordNet)
noun
Strong feelings of embarrassment [syn: chagrin, humiliation, mortification]
noun
The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) [syn: necrosis, mortification, gangrene, sphacelus]
noun
An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another" [syn: humiliation, mortification]
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)

Definition of 'Mortification'

From: GCIDE
  • Mortification \Mor`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. mortificatio a killing. See Mortify.]
  • 1. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified; especially: (a) (Med.) The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene. --Dunglison. (b) (Alchem. & Old Chem.) Destruction of active qualities; neutralization. [Obs.] --Bacon. (c) Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, abstinence, or painful severities inflicted on the body. [1913 Webster]
  • The mortification of our lusts has something in it that is troublesome, yet nothing that is unreasonable. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Deep humiliation or shame, from a loss of pride; painful embarassment, usually arising from exposure of a mistake; chagrin; vexation. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 3. That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation. [1913 Webster]
  • It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts discovered by a tedious visit. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Scots Law) A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Chagrin; vexation; shame. See Chagrin. [1913 Webster]

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