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mortification

 

[ ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The feeling of embarrassment, humiliation, or shame, typically caused by something that one has done or experienced.

Synonyms

disgrace, embarrassment, humiliation, shame

Examples of usage

  • Her face showed deep mortification when she realized her mistake.
  • After the incident, he was filled with mortification and regret.
  • I could see the mortification in his eyes as he apologized for his behavior.
  • The public exposure brought her nothing but mortification.
  • His mortification was evident as he tried to explain himself.
Context #2 | Noun

punishment

The act of causing someone to feel extreme shame or humiliation as a form of punishment or discipline.

Synonyms

discipline, humiliation, penance, shaming

Examples of usage

  • The teacher used public mortification as a means of discipline.
  • In some cultures, public mortification is seen as a way to maintain order.
  • The practice of self-mortification has historical roots in various religious beliefs.
  • Public mortification was a common form of punishment in medieval times.
  • The act of mortification was meant to serve as a deterrent to others.

Translations

Translations of the word "mortification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mortificação

🇮🇳 अपमान

🇩🇪 Demütigung

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 приниження

🇵🇱 upokorzenie

🇯🇵 屈辱 (kutsujoku)

🇫🇷 mortification

🇪🇸 mortificación

🇹🇷 küçük düşürme

🇰🇷 굴욕 (gulyok)

🇸🇦 إذلال

🇨🇿 ponížení

🇸🇰 poníženie

🇨🇳 羞辱 (xiūrǔ)

🇸🇮 ponižanje

🇮🇸 niðurlæging

🇰🇿 қорлау

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 alçaldılma

🇲🇽 mortificación

Etymology

The word 'mortification' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'mortification' and ultimately from the Latin word 'mortificatio', which means 'putting to death'. The term was originally used in a religious context to refer to the practice of self-denial and discipline, often associated with asceticism. Over time, the word evolved to also encompass the sense of humiliation or shame, reflecting the emotional aspect of 'putting to death' one's pride or self-importance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,486, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.