Definisjon av mortification

Vi fant 4 definisjoner av mortificationengelsk.

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Noun

mortification - (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
self-control, self-discipline, self-denial the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
christian religion, christianity a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
mortification - the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
necrosis, gangrene, sphacelus
death the act of killing; "he had two deaths on his conscience"
mortification - strong feelings of embarrassment
chagrin, humiliation
embarrassment some event that causes someone to be embarrassed; "the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals"
mortification - an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
humiliation
instance, example, case an item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
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  • Entall: mortification
  • Flertall: mortifications

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