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mortification Definition

mor·ti·fi·ca·tion (môrt′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a mortifying or being mortified; specif.,
    1. the control of physical desires and passions by self-denial, fasting, etc.
    2. shame, humiliation, etc.; loss of self-respect
  2. something causing shame, humiliation, etc.
  3. gangrene

Etymology: ME mortificacioun < LL(Ec) mortificatio < pp. of mortificare

mortification Synonyms

mortification

n.

  1. Humiliation

    regret, remorse, chagrin; see disgrace 1, embarrassment 1, shame 2.

  2. Penance

    purgation, flagellation, discipline; see penance 1.

mortification Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • flesh: Three, it's not just inward it produces mortification of the flesh.
  • lust: Was it not for the renunciation of all sin, and the mortification of every lust?
  • body: Monks have solved it, as they thought, by mortification of the body and withdrawal from the world.

Converse of object

  • have: In half an hour, however, they had the mortification to see these two men return alone.
  • practice: The Opus Dei site denies this latter claim stating " The Da Vinci Code makes it appear that Opus Dei members practice bloody mortifications.
  • practice: He spent himself in apostolic works and practiced austere mortification.
  • signify: He shows that the color gold represents purity of mind; the pale color of gold signifies mortification of the flesh.

Adjective modifier

  • corporal: Is The Da Vinci Code's portayal of corporal mortification accurate?
  • deep: Catherine, in deep mortification, proceeded on her way.
  • such: If you begin it, He will lead you into such deep mortification that will make you despise yourself and all your good works.
  • gentle: March - For the subtle approach of Death: to ease the fear and calm the Soul's gentle mortification 37.
  • much: It is that which will take us as much mortification as any other sin.
  • more: Those who are desirous of honors follow the court, and from their ambitious pursuits meet with more mortification than satisfaction.

Noun used with modifier

  • self: Anyway, all this self mortification has brought the sugar level down to an acceptable level.