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    mortify

    mortify - Dictionary definition and meaning for word mortify

    Definition
    (verb) practice self-denial of one's body and appetites Definition
    (verb) hold within limits and control
    Synonyms : crucify , subdue
    Example Sentence
    • subdue one's appetites
    • mortify the flesh
    Definition
    (verb) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
    Synonyms : abase , chagrin , humble , humiliate
    Example Sentence
    • He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
    Definition
    (verb) undergo necrosis
    Synonyms : gangrene , necrose , sphacelate
    Example Sentence
    • the tissue around the wound necrosed
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Mortify can be said as moti fy means calling someone moti(fat) which is embarrasing and ashamed

where mor (peacock) compares itself with other birds and talks proudly about it wings..and its beautiful body..but when other birds remind it of its ugly legs...mor feel embarrassed and humiliated.

mor+tify....mors..a roman god for death..... who punishes everyone and each things...so mor..punshing a flesh

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