Mortify Definition & Meaning
mortify
- verb
- practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
- hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"
- cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"
- undergo necrosis; "the tissue around the wound necrosed"
"Mortify" in song lyrics
See how mortify is used in real songs:
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"With a war to survive I slaughter and mortify"
Chino XL — I Told You So
Words that rhyme with mortify
Usage tips for "mortify"
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