mortified

• Décrit un sentiment de profond embarras ou de honte, souvent après une action humiliante ou une gaffe.

Describes a feeling of extreme embarrassment or shame.

1. Tissue deathC1formalmedical

   Affected by localized death of living tissue, typically caused by infection or lack of blood flow.

   Nécrosé

   • The gangrenous wound had become mortified and required immediate surgery.
   • The doctor explained that the mortified tissue would need to be removed.
   • Without proper circulation, the limb became mortified over time.

   Synonymesdeadgangrenousnecrotic

2. Deeply embarrassedB2informal

   Feeling extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated due to a situation or one's own actions.

   Mortifié (profondément embarrassé)

   • She was mortified when she realized she had called her teacher 'Mom'.
   • He felt completely mortified after tripping on stage in front of everyone.
   • I was mortified by my mistake during the presentation.

   Synonymesabashedashamedchagrinedcrestfallenembarrassedhumiliatedshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymescomposedconfidentproudshamelessunabashedunashamed

• Verbe désignant l'action de causer à quelqu'un une profonde humiliation, une gêne ou une honte, ou encore de réprimer ses désirs ou passions par la discipline ou l'ascèse.

A verb used to express the act of causing someone to feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

1. Subdue bodily desiresC1formal

   To practice self-denial or discipline over one's physical appetites and urges, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

   Mortifier (la chair)

   • The monk chose to mortify his flesh through fasting and prayer.
   • Some ascetics mortify their bodies to achieve spiritual purity.
   • He believed he had to mortify his worldly desires to find inner peace.

   Synonymeschastenchastisecontrolcurbdisciplinerestrainsubduesuppress

   Antonymesgratifyindulgesatisfy

2. Restrain or controlC1formal

   To hold something within limits; to subdue or control an impulse or appetite.

   Mortifier (réprimer)

   • She tried to mortify her anger during the heated debate.
   • He mortified his ambition to focus on his family.
   • The strict rules were designed to mortify any rebellious tendencies.

   Synonymesbridlechastencheckcontrolcurbdisciplinerestrainsubduesuppresstame

   Antonymesgratifyindulgepampersatisfyspoil

3. Cause shame or embarrassmentB2formal

   To make someone feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

   Humilier, faire honte

   • His public criticism mortified her deeply.
   • I was mortified when I tripped on stage in front of everyone.
   • The mistake mortified the entire team.

   Synonymesabashchagrindiscomfitembarrasshumblehumiliateshame

   Antonymescomfortdignifyhonorpraiserespect

4. Undergo tissue deathC2formalmedical

   To become affected by necrosis, where living tissue dies, often due to injury or disease.

   Se nécroser

   • The wound became infected and the surrounding tissue began to mortify.
   • If left untreated, the frostbitten fingers may mortify.
   • The doctor warned that the damaged tissue could mortify without proper care.

   Synonymesgangrenenecrosesphacelate