Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Mortification.
How to pronounce mortification:
US
Mortification - as a noun
The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangrene10necrosis10sphacelus16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
death9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
Example: "He had to undergo one humiliation after another"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humiliation16(christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Example Sentences
"She felt a deep sense of mortification when she realized she had accidentally sent the email to the wrong person."
"His face turned bright red with mortification as he tripped and fell in front of everyone."
"There was a look of mortification on her face as she realized she had forgotten her lines during the play."
"He couldn't bear the mortification of being rejected by his long-time crush."
"The public speaker experienced mortification when his microphone malfunctioned during his speech."
Word Game Points
Is MORTIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mortification is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MORTIFICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is MORTIFICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mortification is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMORTIFICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is MORTIFICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mortification is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMORTIFICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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