English Synonym Finder

mortification

Definitions

A feeling of shame, humiliation, or embarrassment.

The subjection of bodily appetites and passions by self-denial or discipline.

The death of one part of the body while the rest is alive; gangrene.

Examples

To her utter mortification, she realized she had been wearing her sweater inside out during the entire presentation.

He felt a deep sense of mortification when his secret diary was accidentally read aloud to the class.

The team suffered the mortification of a crushing defeat in the final minutes of the championship game.

Synonyms

humiliation embarrassment shame chagrin discomfiture abashment ignominy

Antonyms

pride satisfaction triumph honor glory elation confidence