mortify - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

undergo necrosis

Synonyms

• gangrene
• mortify
• necrose
• sphacelate

More generic

• rot
• waste

Verb

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Synonyms

• abase
• chagrin
• humble
• humiliate
• mortify

More generic

• bruise
• hurt
• injure
• offend
• spite
• wound

More specific

• crush
• degrade
• demean
• disgrace
• put down
• smash
• take down

Verb

hold within limits and control

Synonyms

• crucify
• mortify
• subdue

More generic

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

More specific

• mortify

Related

• abstain
• desist
• refrain

Verb

practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

Synonyms

• mortify

More generic

• check
• condition
• crucify
• discipline
• mortify
• subdue
• train

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