MORTIFY Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word mortify. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| humiliate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
| abash | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | ||||||
| disgrace | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
| embarrass | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||
| abase | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| chagrin | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| crucify | verbv | |||||
verb • kill by nailing onto a cross • treat cruelly • hold within limits and control • criticize harshly or violently | ||||||
| demean | verbv | |||||
verb • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally | ||||||
| gangrene | nounn | |||||
noun • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) verb • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| humble | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| macerate | verbv | |||||
noun • a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor. verb • separate into constituents by soaking • become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking • soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result • cause to grow thin or weak | ||||||
| necrose | verbv | |||||
verb • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| sphacelate | verbv | |||||
verb • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| subdue | verbv | |||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||