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Detailed Translations for mortification from English to German

mortification:

mortification [the ~] nomen

  1. the mortification
    die Mortifikation
  2. the mortification
    die Demütigung; die Erniedrigung

Translation Matrix for mortification:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Demütigung mortification abasement; debasement; degradation; demotion; disrating; humiliation; lowering; reduction
Erniedrigung mortification abasement; belittlement; debasement; degradation; humiliation; lowering; reduction
Mortifikation mortification
- chagrin; gangrene; humiliation; necrosis; sphacelus

Related Words for "mortification":

  • mortify

Synonyms for "mortification":


Related Definitions for "mortification":

  1. (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)1
  2. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect1
  3. strong feelings of embarrassment1
  4. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)1

mortify:


Translation Matrix for mortify:

VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- abase; chagrin; crucify; gangrene; humble; humiliate; necrose; sphacelate; subdue

Related Words for "mortify":


Synonyms for "mortify":


Related Definitions for "mortify":

  1. undergo necrosis1
  2. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of1
  3. hold within limits and control1
    • mortify the flesh1
  4. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites1

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