mortification
Noun
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is a type of: embarrassment - the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made publicsame as: chagrin, humiliation
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is a type of: death - the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organismsubtypes: myonecrosis - localized death of muscle cell fibers
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same as: humiliation
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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 savioris a type of: self-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
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