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Mortification

nounid 88201·updated May 18, 2026
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(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

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gangrenehumiliationnecrosissphacelus
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Mortifications
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Mortification's
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Mortifications'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§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)

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