mortification
pronunciation
How to pronounce mortification in British English:
UK [ˌmɔ:tɪfɪ'keɪʃn]
How to pronounce mortification in American English:
US [ˌmɔrtəfɪˈkeʃən]
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- Noun:
- strong feelings of embarrassment
- the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
- an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
- (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)