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mortification

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Noun

  1. The act of mortifying.
  2. A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
  3. The death of part of the body.
  4. A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
  5. A bequest to a charitable institution.

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