verb · Medium SAT word

    Mortify

    humiliate; practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

    Mortify in a sentence

    She was mortified by her public stumble during the presentation.

    Synonyms for mortify

    • humiliate
    • embarrass
    • shame

    Antonyms for mortify

    • honor
    • glorify
    • praise

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