Mortify

Synonyms of mortify

• humiliate
• shame
• embarrass

Antonyms of mortify

• praise
• approve
• commend

Collocations of mortify

mortify mistake

Frequency: 80 %

She couldn't help but feel mortified at her mistake during the presentation.

mortify someone

Frequency: 75 %

She was mortified when someone pointed out her mistake in front of the whole class.

mortify public

Frequency: 70 %

He was mortified when his joke fell flat in front of a large public audience.

mortify embarrassment

Frequency: 60 %

His face turned red with mortify embarrassment when he realized he had worn his shirt inside out.

Idiomatic Expressions for mortify

• Phrase: mortify the flesh
  Meaning: to practice self-discipline or self-denial, especially in a religious context
  Usage: During Lent, many Christians choose to mortify the flesh by giving up certain luxuries or indulgences.