mortifies

[US]/ˈmɔːtɪfaɪz/
[UK]/ˈmɔrtɪfaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed; to harm someone's feelings; to restrain or control; to suppress (physical, emotional, etc.)

Phrases & Collocations

mortifies me

mortifies others

mortifies the soul

mortifies my pride

mortifies the heart

mortifies his ego

mortifies her spirit

mortifies my feelings

mortifies their confidence

mortifies the audience

Example Sentences

she mortifies easily in social situations.

his mistakes mortify him every time he remembers them.

it mortifies me to think about my past failures.

being criticized in public mortifies him.

it's mortifying to admit you were wrong.

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