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mortify meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of mortify at MeaningMonkey.org. mortify meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.MORTIFY verb
Definition of mortify (verb)
- practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
- hold within limits and control
- cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
- undergo necrosis
- "the tissue around the wound necrosed"
- synonyms: gangrene, necrose, sphacelate
Source: Princeton University Wordnet