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Synonyms for mortification

Grammar : Noun
Spell : mawr-tuh-fi-key-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən

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Définition of mortification

Origin :
  • late 14c., "mortifying the flesh, suppression of bodily desires," from Late Latin mortificationem (nominative mortificatio) "a killing, putting to death," from past participle stem of mortificare (see mortify). Sense of "feeling of humiliation" first recorded 1640s.
  • noun humiliation
Example sentences :
  • But, to my mortification and surprise, you persisted, and still persist.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But go on, Miss: your mortification will be the greater; that's all, child.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "Never," said Almeria, with a sudden feeling of mortification.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Belinda assured her that she felt no mortification from the disappointment.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He had never been sent to school, lest he should meet with mortification.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It was thought that shame and mortification at his failure had driven him away for ever.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • I laid down the letter, and, full of mortification, went walking about the room.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • He looked back upon the scene with mortification and astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Others have sought in agony and mortification of mind the vision which was denied them.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby
  • Was he not leading a life of great austerity and mortification of the flesh?
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

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