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mortify
('m/O/rt/@/,f/aI/ )

verb (v)

  • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites(verb.emotion)
    source: wordnet30
  • hold within limits and control(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    Mortify the flesh.
    Synonym:
    crucify, subdue
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of(verb.emotion)
    source: wordnet30
  • undergo necrosis(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To destroy the organic texture and vital functions of; to produce gangrene in.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living body; to gangrene.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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