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词汇 mortification
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Definition of mortification in English:

mortification

noun ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃnˌmɔrdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • 1Great embarrassment and shame.

    they mistook my mortification for an admission of guilt
    Synonyms
    embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, discomfiture, discomposure, awkwardness, shame, loss of face
    subduing, suppression, subjugation, control, controlling, restraint
    disciplining, chastening, punishment, denying
  • 2The action of subduing one's bodily desires.

    mortification of the flesh has a long tradition in some religions

Definition of mortification in US English:

mortification

nounˌmôrdəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌmɔrdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
  • 1Great embarrassment and shame.

    they mistook my mortification for an admission of guilt
    Synonyms
    embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, discomfiture, discomposure, awkwardness, shame, loss of face
    subduing, suppression, subjugation, control, controlling, restraint
  • 2The action of subduing one's bodily desires.

    mortification of the flesh has a long tradition in some religions
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