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Engelsk navneord: mortification

1. mortification (om fornemmelse) strong feelings of embarrassment


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)chagrin, humiliation


Mindre specifikke termerembarrassment

2. mortification (om fænomen) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)gangrene, necrosis, sphacelus


Mindre specifikke termerdeath


Mere specifikke termermyonecrosis

3. mortification (om begivenhed) an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe had to undergo one humiliation after another.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)humiliation


Mindre specifikke termercase, example, instance

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)


Mindre specifikke termerself-control, self-denial, self-discipline


Overordnet emneområdeChristian religion, Christianity









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