Mortification
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Mortification
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1 n.
The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
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2 n.
The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene.
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3 n.
Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
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4 n.
Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
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5 n.
Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
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6 n.
That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.
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7 n.
A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.
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8 n.
The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
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9 n.
The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene.
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10 n.
Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
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11 n.
Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
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12 n.
Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
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13 n.
That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.
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14 n.
A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.