mortify

• 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