Words Like MORTIFYING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to MORTIFYING.

2 Alternative Words Similar to mortifying

1 Embarrassing Adjective      Synonym Words Like Embarrassing
2 Unpleasant Adjective      Similar Words Like Unpleasant

4 examples of mortifying

1 a mortifying wound; mortifying flesh.
2 mortifying penances
3 a mortifying repulse
4 it was mortifying to know he had heard every word

7 definitions of mortifying

1 Tending to mortify; affected by, or having symptoms of, mortification
2 Subduing the appetites, desires, etc..
3 Tending to humble or abase; humiliating.
4 causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
5 causing awareness of your shortcomings
6 Present participle of mortify.
7 Causing mortification; extremely embarrassing.
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