English Synonym Finder

mortify

Definitions

To cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

To subdue or suppress one's physical desires or bodily appetites through self-discipline or asceticism.

Examples

It would mortify me if my parents showed up to the party and started dancing in front of my friends.

She was mortified to realize she had been walking around with her skirt tucked into her tights all afternoon.

Synonyms

embarrass humiliate shame abash chasten disconcert

Antonyms

embolden encourage compliment flatter delight please honor