Definition of Mortified
Mortified
mor·ti·fied


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(adjective)
feeling strong embarrassment or great shame;

e.g. I was mortified when I dropped my glass at the restaurant.

(verb)
caused someone to feel greatly ashamed, embarrassed, or humiliated;

e.g. His rude behavior mortified anyone in his company.

(verb)
showed discipline or self-denial in subduing some need or desire of oneself or one's body;

e.g. She mortified her curiosity and didn't ask any questions.





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