mortification
/ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण मॉर्टिफ़िकेशन
घोर लज्जा, शर्मिंदगी, अपमान का भाव
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noun
- 1
[U]
a feeling of great embarrassment or shame
घोर लज्जा, शर्मिंदगी, अपमान का भाव
- To her mortification, Radhika forgot her lines in the middle of the play.
- He could not hide his mortification at being scolded in front of the class.
Synonyms embarrassment humiliation shame chagrin
Opposite pride satisfaction
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[U] the ~ of the flesh formal
the practice of controlling your physical desires by causing yourself pain or discomfort, especially for religious reasons
(धार्मिक कारणों से) देह-दमन, इंद्रिय-निग्रह
- Fasting was seen as a form of mortification of the flesh.
Synonyms self-denial self-discipline austerity
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Do not confuse mortification (great shame) with mortality (the fact of being certain to die, or the number of deaths).
Mortification (घोर लज्जा) और mortality (मृत्यु निश्चित होने का तथ्य या मृत्यु-दर) को आपस में न मिलाएँ।