Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mortify
verb
/ˈmɔːr.tɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To cause someone to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
Examples
- He was mortified to discover that everyone had seen his mistake.
- She felt mortified when she tripped in front of the whole class.
- My parents often mortified me with their jokes during my teenage years.
Meaning
Mortify is a verb that describes the feeling of extreme embarrassment or humiliation, often in a way that causes emotional distress.
Synonyms
- embarrass
- humiliate
- shame
- abash
