mortify

verb
[L332260]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : mortify
  • simple present, singular, third person : mortifies
  • simple past : mortified
  • present participle : mortifying
  • past participle : mortified

Senses

  • to greatly shame, embarrass
  • deaden, repress, attenuate (as of carnal desires/sins)