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'mortify' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'mortify' with 2 example sentences.


mortify verb

: practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

: hold within limits and control

: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

: undergo necrosis


  • It was mortifying. They laughed at me.
  • When I heard that, I was mortified.
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