mortification
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English
13 letters
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Definitions
noun
strong feelings of embarrassment
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈɔːɹtʌfkˌeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural mortifications
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
strong feelings of embarrassment
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
circulationplaystationdeteriorationsubstationclaymationalliterationalternationbrutalizationconceptualizationdecimationexcoriationformalizationhomogenizationimmolationincinerationincoordination
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