mortification

Noun
  1. Strong feelings of embarrassment (synset 107522981)
    is a type of: embarrassment - the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
    same as: chagrin, humiliation
  2. The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) (synset 111507108)
    is a type of: death - the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism
    subtypes: myonecrosis - localized death of muscle cell fibers
    same as: gangrene, necrosis, sphacelus
  3. An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect (synset 107323841)
    "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
    is a type of: case, example, instance - an occurrence of something
    same as: humiliation
  4. (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) (synset 101071235)
    referred to in: christian religion, christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
    is a type of: self-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

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