mortification

(noun)

noun

1. strong feelings of embarrassment

Similar word(s): chagrin, humiliation

Definition categories: feeling, embarrassment

2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

Similar word(s): gangrene, necrosis, sphacelus

Definition categories: phenomenon, death

3. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

Similar word(s): humiliation

Definition categories: event, case, example, instance

4. (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

Definition categories: act