Engelsk navneord: mortification |
1. | mortification (om fornemmelse) strong feelings of embarrassment |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | chagrin, humiliation |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | embarrassment |
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2. | mortification (om fænomen) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | gangrene, necrosis, sphacelus |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | death |
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| Mere specifikke termer | myonecrosis |
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3. | mortification (om begivenhed) an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He had to undergo one humiliation after another.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | humiliation |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | case, example, instance |
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4. | mortification (om handling) (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | self-control, self-denial, self-discipline |
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| Overordnet emneområde | Christian religion, Christianity |
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