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MORTIFICATIONS

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Mortifications.

Mortifications - as a noun

Strong feelings of embarrassment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chagrin13humiliation16

The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangrene10necrosis10sphacelus16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
death9
Hyponyms (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 deep mortifications when her boss criticized her in front of her colleagues."
"His constant failures brought him great mortifications and made him doubt his abilities."
"The mortifications she experienced in her previous relationship made her hesitant to start a new one."
"He suffered countless mortifications as a child, which shaped his personality as an adult."
"The actress faced public mortifications after her scandalous behavior was exposed by the media."
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Word Game Points

Is MORTIFICATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mortifications is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MORTIFICATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is MORTIFICATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mortifications is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MORTIFICATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is MORTIFICATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mortifications is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MORTIFICATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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