Mortification(n.) The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
Mortification(n.) The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene.
Mortification(n.) Destruction of active qualities; neutralization.
Mortification(n.) Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body.
Mortification(n.) Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
Mortification(n.) That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation.
Mortification(n.) A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.
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