mortify

/mˈɔɹtɪfˌaɪ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
2. hold within limits and control
   “subdue one's appetites”
3. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
   “He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss”
4. undergo necrosis
   “the tissue around the wound necrosed”

Synonyms for mortify

• subdue
• crucify
• humiliate
• chagrin
• humble
• abase
• necrose
• gangrene
• sphacelate

Words that rhyme with mortify

• fly
• dry
• high
• tie
• die
• cry
• apply
• lie
• try
• occupy
• ply
• deny
• qualify
• specify
• supply
• buy
• eye
• fry
• identify
• rectify
• shy
• spy
• butterfly
• certify
• falsify
• fortify
• guy
• i
• imply
• multiply