Mortification
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Framework senses
- §1
- (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
- §2
- an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
- §3
- strong feelings of embarrassment
- §4
- the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
- §1 · legacy_primary
- (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column