mortifying
|mor-ti-fy-ing|
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/ˈmɔːr.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
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/ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
(mortify)
humiliate or subdue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mortify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mortificare,' where 'mort-' meant 'death' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'mortificare' transformed into the Old French word 'mortifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mortify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put to death,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to humiliate or embarrass.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
It was a mortifying experience to forget my lines on stage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45