meaning of mortifies

1. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
2.
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.
3.
Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
4.
Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
5.
Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
6.
That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.
7.
A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.


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