mortifying
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Is mortifying a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
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What is the meaning of mortifying?
Definition
verb (English)
1. practice self-denial of one's body and appetitesSynonyms: mortify
2. hold within limits and controlExamples: "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"Synonyms: crucify, mortify, subdue
3. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride ofExamples: "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"Synonyms: abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify
4. undergo necrosisExamples: "the tissue around the wound necrosed"Synonyms: gangrene, mortify, necrose, sphacelate
adjective satellite (English)
1. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexationExamples: "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"Synonyms: embarrassing, mortifying
2. causing awareness of your shortcomingsExamples: "golf is a humbling game"Synonyms: demeaning, humbling, humiliating, mortifying
Definition source: Wiktionary