Meaning of Mortifying

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Mortifying

1. 1
   p. pr. & vb. n.

   of Mortify

2. 2
   a.

   Tending to mortify; affected by, or having symptoms of, mortification; as, a mortifying wound; mortifying flesh.

3. 3
   a.

   Subduing the appetites, desires, etc.; as, mortifying penances.

4. 4
   a.

   Tending to humble or abase; humiliating; as, a mortifying repulse.

5. 5
   p. pr. & vb. n.

   of Mortify

6. 6
   a.

   Tending to mortify; affected by, or having symptoms of, mortification; as, a mortifying wound; mortifying flesh.

7. 7
   a.

   Subduing the appetites, desires, etc.; as, mortifying penances.

8. 8
   a.

   Tending to humble or abase; humiliating; as, a mortifying repulse.