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MORTIFY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word mortify. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word mortify. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MORTIFY

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humiliate
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

shame
nounn
noun

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

abash
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

embarrass
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

abase
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

crucify
verbv
verb

• kill by nailing onto a cross

• treat cruelly

• hold within limits and control

• criticize harshly or violently

demean
verbv
verb

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

gangrene
nounn
noun

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

verb

• undergo necrosis

humble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

adjective satellite

• low or inferior in station or quality

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

verb

• cause to be unpretentious

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

macerate
verbv
noun

• a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor.

verb

• separate into constituents by soaking

• become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking

• soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

• cause to grow thin or weak

necrose
verbv
verb

• undergo necrosis

sphacelate
verbv
verb

• undergo necrosis

subdue
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

Best Hypernyms For MORTIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mortify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
check bruise condition contain control crucify curb discipline disgrace embarrass hold humiliate hurt injure moderate offend rot shame spite subdue train waste wound
Phrases (1)
hold in

Alternatives for HUMILIATE

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