mortify
VERB
/mɔrtə,faɪ/
7 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M
mortify is a valid 7-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3O1R1T1I1F4Y4
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does mortify mean?
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Hold within limits and control.
“mortify the flesh”
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2
Undergo necrosis.
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3
Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of.
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4
Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites.
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