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mortifying

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Is mortifying a Scrabble word?

Yes, mortifying is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 19 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

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

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "mortifying"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "mortifying"?

Scrabble
19 points
M3
O1
R1
T1
I1
F4
Y4
I1
N1
G2
Words With Friends
21 points
M4
O1
R1
T1
I1
F4
Y4
I1
N2
G3

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