Word Type

Verb

The word "mortify" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

dignify

Entails

abstain

Etymologically Related To

mortifier

Context

historical legal scotland used passively

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bruise check condition contain control crucify curb discipline hold hold in hurt injure moderate offend rot spite subdue train waste wound

Manner Of

control discipline

Related Terms

mortification

Related Terms

abstinence deaden dignity discipline embarrass humiliate injure kill mortification mortmain necrotic neutralize nullify potency

Synonym Network

abase demean humiliate macerate necrose

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